Dreams of Treasure (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 23 – Part 1)

At last, fortune brings Edmond the chance to set foot on Monte Cristo without suspicion.

In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 23, Dantès spends a restless night filled with dazzling dreams of treasure turning to dust. By day, he steadies his mind and begins to form a clear plan. On board, his growing authority makes him a leader among the smugglers as they prepare to sail for the island that holds his destiny.

 

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Chapters

00:00 – Theme

00:30 – Chapter 23, Part 1

02:26 – Commentary

11:19 – Outro

 

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