The Countdown of Monte Cristo

The Countdown of Monte Cristo

A daily podcast reading The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, one page at a time, every single day, over the course of four years.

Each short episode offers a focused, intimate passage from Dumas’ sweeping tale of betrayal, imprisonment, revenge, and redemption, accompanied by brief reflections, historical context, and the occasional detour into 19th-century oddities (and yes, the occasional mangled French pronunciation).

Never read The Count of Monte Cristo? Perfect. This podcast is designed for first-time readers, longtime admirers, and anyone curious about experiencing a literary classic as a daily ritual rather than a daunting tome. You can start from the beginning or jump in wherever you are, the story unfolds steadily, patiently, one page at a time.

Whether you’re a lover of classic literature, a podcast listener looking for a calm daily escape, or someone who just wants a few quiet minutes away from the noise of the modern world, The Countdown of Monte Cristo invites you to live with one of the greatest novels ever written.

New episodes every day. No skipping. No rushing.

Subscribe on your favorite podcatcher or watch along on YouTube.

Support the project at https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod and help keep the countdown alive.

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The Unknown (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 25 – Part 1)

The Unknown (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 25 – Part 1)

Day breaks over Monte Cristo, and with it begins Edmond’s transformation. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 25, Dantès conceals the treasure with painstaking care — restoring the cavern and hillsi...

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The Prayer of Gold (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 10)

The Prayer of Gold (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 10)

Ecstasy, terror, and gratitude overwhelm the new heir of Spada’s fortune. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24, Edmond staggers between disbelief and frenzy, frightening the goats of Monte Cristo ...

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The Treasure Revealed (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 9)

The Treasure Revealed (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 9)

The moment of revelation arrives. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24, Edmond bursts open the chest sealed for centuries and beholds its wonders: heaps of golden coin, heavy bars of unpolished go...

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The Spada Arms (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 8)

The Spada Arms (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 8)

At last, the moment of truth. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24, Dantès digs into the farthest corner of the second grotto, and his pickaxe strikes against wood and iron. With torchlight he cle...

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The Second Grotto Continued (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 7)

The Second Grotto Continued (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 7)

Proof grows stronger, yet Edmond nearly faints under the weight of hope and fear. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24, Dantès forces himself onward, prying loose the carefully disguised stones to...

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The Second Grotto (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 6)

The Second Grotto (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 6)

The cardinal’s words echo in Edmond’s memory: “In the farthest angle of the second opening.” In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24, Dantès realizes he has only uncovered the first grotto and resume...

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The Descent (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 5)

The Descent (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 5)

At the edge of despair, Dantès decides to descend. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24, Edmond steels himself, imagining Borgia’s hand upon the same steps centuries before. He braces for darkness...

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The Ring in the Stone (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 4)

The Ring in the Stone (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 4)

With a final heave, Dantès topples the massive rock into the sea. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24, he discovers beneath it an iron ring set into a flagstone — the entrance to a hidden grotto....

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