The Countdown of Monte Cristo
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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 Bourbon Revival (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 6)

The Bourbon Revival (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 6)

📚 Summary: As aristocrats and royalist officers celebrate a wedding in Marseille’s noble quarter, their conversation turns to politics, war, and the downfall of Napoleon. They do not simply rejoice o...

31 Maalis 20256min

The Aristocrats’ Feast (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 6)

The Aristocrats’ Feast (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 6)

📚 Summary: While Dantès’ wedding feast unfolds among sailors and working-class guests, another, far grander celebration takes place in the aristocratic heart of Marseille. This second wedding banquet...

30 Maalis 20256min

The Opportunist Takes Command (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

The Opportunist Takes Command (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

📚 Summary: As M. Morrel inquires about Danglars' relationship with Dantès, he unknowingly walks into the final stage of Danglars’ plan. Dantès, despite acknowledging past tensions, had no intention o...

29 Maalis 20256min

A Dangerous Gamble (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

A Dangerous Gamble (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

📚 Summary: As M. Morrel prepares to plead Dantès’ case to M. de Villefort, the ambitious royalist prosecutor, Danglars works to ensure that no voices rise in Edmond’s defense. Morrel, ever hopeful, b...

28 Maalis 20254min

The Opportunist Takes Command (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

The Opportunist Takes Command (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

📚 Summary: As M. Morrel inquires about Danglars' relationship with Dantès, he unknowingly walks into the final stage of Danglars’ plan. Dantès, despite acknowledging past tensions, had no intention o...

27 Maalis 20254min

The Web Tightens (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

The Web Tightens (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

📚 Summary: As M. Morrel questions Danglars about his suspicions regarding Dantès' stop at Elba, Danglars masterfully dodges any responsibility, painting himself as a cautious and loyal subordinate. H...

26 Maalis 20254min

A Silence That Seals Fate (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

A Silence That Seals Fate (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

📚 Summary: Danglars secures his victory by ensuring Caderousse’s silence, manipulating him with fear of guilt by association. With Dantès now under arrest as a suspected Bonapartist agent, Danglars c...

25 Maalis 20254min

A False Accusation (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

A False Accusation (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

📚 Summary: As M. Morrel returns with news, the brief flicker of hope for Dantès is extinguished. He is officially charged with being a Bonapartist conspirator—an accusation that, in the unstable poli...

24 Maalis 20254min