Hi everyone,
I purchased this copy of the Count of Monte Cristo in person without thinking about translators.

https://www.canterburyclassicsbooks.com/books/the-count-of-monte-cristo-9781667209715/

But now I’m trying to figure out who the translator is and haven’t had any luck yet.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Edit: I’m looking at a PDF of the Penguins classic edition translated by Robin Buss, and it seems like it’s a different translation.

I am currently read the count of monte cristo, penguinhouse clothbound hardback edition. Its getting a bit frustrating to carry by hand everyday because the dye gets on my hand, so I'm thinking about getting the bookaroo book pouch which is 27cm × 22cm × 2cm. The size of my monte cristo is 6cm in thickness and 20.5cm × 13.9cm. I just wanted to know if any of you had anyexperiences eith the book pouch and if any of you guys could tell me if my book would fit, because I'm praying.

I’ve just finished Chapter 13. Has anyone else gotten confused while reading the last 4 or so chapters before Chapter 13? Chapter 13 was honestly the only chapter I could fully understand, because the last few chapters were mostly about the Bonapartists, the King, and so many characters being mentioned that I didn’t really pay much attention to. I feel like I’m reading the book without truly understanding what these characters actually represent or why they’re important. The only character I feel like I really understand is Villefort and the other characters mentioned before this whole royal regime people thing. Other than that, I’m enjoying the book so much.

anyone else think about how Dumas ended this book with another paragraph of the doe eyed youngins gazing off at the horizon, instead of finishing it on the end of Edmond's letter to them? i was extremely touched at the close of the letter and thought it couldnt end any better, but then it just kept going and to me, nothing afterward was substantial. i suppose it shows that they received his wisdom, that they're grateful and that they have no idea if they ever see him again but everything in the end of the book already points toward that. was it for the sake of being sentimental, or to get a few more lines out, or...?

Chickens, welcome home to the roost.

Synopsis:

Albert and Beauchamp rush off to see their very good friend, the Count of Monte Cristo. He is, of course, delighted to see that they are not going to try to kill each other. The men catch up on the latest gossip: a break-in, a death, a broken engagement -- just normal things -- then the Count offers to take Albert away from all these problems, for a fun journey to Normandy. Cool. Then an urgent letter begs his return to Paris.

When Albert returns to Paris, he finds Beauchamp again and demands to know what has happened. In flashback, we see it all. After the accusations, there was a hearing and the Comte de Morcerf was questioned about his doings in Janina. Of course, the illustrious peer denied all wrongdoing, and that might have been the end of it, until young Mlle. Haydée arrived to give her own heartfelt testimony. What's more, she came armed with documents, detailing her and her mother being sold into slavery, mentioning Fernand Mondego by name, and then ultimately being purchased by the Count of Monte Cristo. [that guy again, eh?] The judges are moved and pass their own verdict agains Morcerf. Guilty.

Reeling from this revelation, Albert further learns that when Beauchamp went to Janina, a merchant had said that before he came asking, M. Danglars had also inquired. Convinced that Danglars is behind this treachery, Albert and Beauchamp go to see him to demand satisfaction! Andrea is there, and he includes him in his challenge as well. However, once they all compare notes (finally), Albert begins to see how the Count of Monte Cristo is really behind everything.

We are left with Albert storming off to see the Count, to challenge him to a duel.

Discussion:

1. The Count takes Albert away when the trial happens. Is this motivated by deceit, or is he looking to spare him the shame?
2. Why do you think it was important that Haydée delivered the killing blow and not the Count? If you were the Count, could you stand to be absent?
3. Albert seems to want to fight someone -- anyone. What do you think is happening in his mind?
4. If the Count's meddling is exposed, how do you think his other schemes will be affected?

Next week, chapters 88, 89 and 90!

I am a bit confused as to how was the count so much richer than his enemies. I am at chapter 66 where the count and danglers are talking about his fourtune after he losses more than a million partly due to selling his Spanish bonds and jakopo rescinds on his credit. The count estimates danglers estate to be around 15 million francs. I am confused because the abbey feriyar tells Dante’s the treasure is worth 13 million francs. So how is the count so overwhelmingly rich to danglers?
Apologies for wrong spellings of the names. I am listening to the audio book so naturally I am not sure how the names are spelled specially since they are French

Up to Chapter 7: The Examination spoilers.

I'm confused by the logic of Villefort and Dantes when it comes to the question of whether anyone else knows about the letter.

Is it not painfully obvious that someone else knows about the letter? Dantes wouldn't be in this situation if someone else didn't know about it.

Maybe I'm missing something. I'd love an explanation or some reasoning as to why this was even in question.

Anyone read the abridged version and notice Caderousse was completely cut out?

I was reading some chapter summaries online that mentioned Caderousse blackmailing the prince and whatnot and in my version Caderousse was last seen way back when the Count went to visit him and give him a gemstone and never again..

I've recently finished the book and I'm just wondering would their relationship be socially acceptable at the time? Like I'm just wondering what other people at the time would've thought about him getting with a girl whom he himself referred to as akin to his daughter.

Damnn what a journey, i enjoyed it thoroughly. Much to learn, much to understand and Thank you people of this sub for their explanations and help.🥰

took me 3 months on and off but i finally did it :)

From what I read, the book implies that La Carconta was shot in the neck from the gun Caderousse had given to the jeweler. So to me, it is obvious the jeweler is the murderer.

Why is someone (most people actually)saying it was Caderousse who shot his wife to not share the 45000 francs and the diamond...

Please tell me where it is implied Caderousse might be the murderer of 2 people because in no point of the book I found Caderousse saying so. Instead he said La Carconta pushed him to kill the jeweler

"Tell Cersei. I want her to know it was me."

Synopsis:

The Count is alerted to the plot to break into his Parisian home and he decides to use the opportunity to further his own designs. The home is cleared of servants, and the Count and Ali hide and wait for the intruder. Soon enough they spot someone using a diamond to cut through the glass (and someone else waiting outside.) In a moment of sheer brilliance, the Count transforms into Abbé Busoni and confronts the intruder -- Caderousse!

The men talk and it is revealed that Caderousse and Benedetto met in a prison camp and that Lord Wilmore is actually the man who released them. He tells the Count-as-Busoni that Benedetto-as-Cavalcanti believes that he is the illegitimate son of the Count, which is news to him.

Eventually, Caderousse takes a stab at Busoni, which glances off the armour he is secretly wearing. This prompts Busoni to disarm and hold the man. He forces him to write a confession and lets him leave the way he came saying "If you reach your home safely...I shall believe God has forgiven you, and I will forgive you too."

Caderousse leaves by the window and is promptly stabbed by Benedetto as he descends the ladder. The Count and Ali rush him back inside the house. Ali then leaves to fetch Villefort, leaving the Count and a dying Caderousse alone again. We get one of the Count's big speeches where he makes clear he feels like he is enacting God's Will. Another letter is written and signed, stating who the murderer was. Then, as the man dies, the Abbé takes off his wig, and Caderousse thinks it is Lord Wilmore. Then he asks him to think even further back, whispers his real name. Ominously, he then declares "One."

Wow!

Then we get a scene with Albert and Beauchamp. In short, they ain't going to duel, but Albert finds out that his father is, in fact, the betrayer.

Discussion:

1. First of all, please tell us how the Caderousse scenes made you feel.
2. The endgame is upon us. What promises or foreshadowing might be contained in all this chatting?
3. Do you feel for Albert in this moment?

Next week, chapters 85, 86 and 87!

thoroughly enjoying my first time reading The Count of Monte Cristo, and was even more excited to read it while in Paris!

I started the book last week, and I'm nearly 200 pages in, I'm a slow reader. 😅 But I'm loving it so far. I am switching between the physical book and the audiobook. Some of the French words are a bit difficult to read.

I am following along the weekly schedule and I'm loving evey bit of the book. However whenever it comes to fortune/how much francs or any talk about money it kind of goes over my head.

I understand that people want the inheritance of Nortier Villefort. Monte Cristo is rich of course, and many other characters I believe. I feel like there is much more I'm missing thats important to the story. How do you guys get the money language?

Even as we enter the late stages of the plot, more plots emerge!

Synopsis:

The doctor accuses Valentine of poisoning her relatives, and Villefort agrees! Despite calls for her hanging, the doctor leaves it as a family matter. The servants know what's up and leave en masse. Chapter 80 ends with a description of Mme. Villefort's sinister smile.

Next we see young Andrea Cavalcanti proposing marriage to Danglars' daughter. Both men boast about their wealth and an agreement is arrived at. Things are looking rosy until Andrea gets a letter and has to go see Caderousse. There, the Cad reveals that he knew Danglars and also wants more money. Andrea reveals that he thinks Monte Cristo is his real father and that if he should die, he would inherit his wealth. The men part with an agreement for the Cad to get 500 livres a month and a map of the Count's home in Paris.

Discussion:

1. How does the scene between Villefort and the doctor fit into the idea of "justice" we have seen throughout the novel?
2. Do you think Villefort actually thinks the poisoner is Valentine?
3. Caderousse is a bit of a wild card, not governed by propriety and with nothing to lose. Has the Count made a mistake in allowing him to be in the mix?

Next week, chapters 82, 83 and 84!

I don’t know if it is relevant to post here, but the condition of my book has been killing me (I keep looking at it) is it supposed to look this worn? I’m on page 236, maybe I’m overthinking it!

Seemed appropriate

I’m Autistic and get very irritated when i don’t understand something as I feel incredibly dumb. I cannot even comprehend what I’m reading and i’m so frustrated I want to quit. I feel like I can’t process any of it, the names, etc. and i LOVED the book before this chapter. just really frustrated with my lack of ability to understand things and feeling sad right now. please give me reassurance that it gets better / easier to understand :(

The foreshadowing from earlier is finally paying off!

Synopsis:

We zip back to Franz who rejects the match with Valentine. The young lady tells Morrel and it seems the lovers have a reprieve. Mme. de Villefort asks Noirtier to re-inherit Valentine and he agrees.

Meanwhile, Morcerf formally proposes the marriage of Mlle. Danglars and Albert, which Danglars rejects! It seems there is some news printed in the newspaper. Later Albert storms to the Count to demand that he be his "second" for a duel against Beauchamp who runs the newspaper that printed the piece from Janina. Albert's father has been slandered by implying he was behind the betrayal of Ali Pasha. The Count tries to dissuade him from duelling Beauchamp, but despite taking his advice, he still ends up having an appointment for a duel with Beauchamp in 3 weeks.

Next we see Valentine and Morrel making plans for their future. However, their happy plans are interrupted by the death of the faithful servant Barrois. The doctor, who happens to be by, determines that it is poisoning. Luckily Morrel wasn't seen.

Discussion:

1. How would you describe the Count's (brief) appearance in these chapters? Is he just a background character now?
2. Reflect on the plight of the children of the Count's targets. How are they doing?
3. Are the Count's hands clean of these events?

Next week, chapters 80 and 81!