The Count of Monte Cristo is a tale of revenge and retribution. Edmond Dantès, a young, energetic sailor, is falsely accused of treason on his wedding day and incarcerated in the forbidding Château d'If. His escape and ultimate revenge on those who wronged him makes this one of the most thrilling stories in French literature, as compelling now as when it was first published in 1846.
Music: Balakirev, Volkmann
“Bill Homewood reads with passionate conviction and his French pronunciation (for the many place and character names etc) is near perfect. His delivery has shade and contrast so that the ear is held. Chapters are separated by well-chosen classical musical excerpts from the NAXOS catalogue. Strongly recommended”
