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The Count of Monte-Christo, by Alexandre Dumas. Illustrated by G. Staal, J.-A. Beauce, etc. Part 1Date of the original edition: 1860

Edmond Dant s wrongly imprisoned during 14 years in the island Montecristo discovers a treasure and escapes. Once free, he undertakes revenge against those who sentenced him to jail.

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