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 Arrest (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

The Arrest (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

📚 Summary: As Edmond Dantès reassures his friends that his arrest must be some misunderstanding, Danglars feigns concern while quietly observing the success of his plot. Fernand is conspicuously abse...

21 Maalis 20255min

The Fog Lifts (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

The Fog Lifts (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

📚 Summary: As the reality of Edmond’s arrest sets in, Caderousse begins to recall the previous night’s events with startling clarity. The drunken haze that clouded his judgment is gone, and he realiz...

20 Maalis 20256min

The Arrest, Part II (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

The Arrest, Part II (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

📚 Summary: The joyous wedding feast comes to a crashing halt as the magistrate and soldiers enter, announcing the arrest of Edmond Dantès. Though momentarily shaken, Dantès responds with dignity, una...

19 Maalis 20254min

The Arrest (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

The Arrest (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

📚 Summary: As the wedding feast reaches its peak, an eerie shift silences the crowd—the measured steps of soldiers and the clanking of swords echo through the halls. In an instant, the celebration tu...

18 Maalis 20254min

The Last Hour (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

The Last Hour (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

📚 Summary: The wedding procession is about to begin, and Dantès is only an hour away from marrying Mercédès. Caderousse, softened by wine and Dantès’ kindness, briefly regrets the conspiracy against ...

17 Maalis 20254min

A Celebration on Borrowed Time (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

A Celebration on Borrowed Time (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

📚 Summary: As the wedding feast reaches its peak, laughter and joy fill the room—except for Fernand, whose suffering is now unbearable. He is unable to mask his anguish, distancing himself from the r...

16 Maalis 20255min

The Countdown Begins (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

The Countdown Begins (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

📚 Summary: Dantès, brimming with confidence, announces that his wedding to Mercédès will take place at 3 PM, mere hours away. He dismisses concerns about legal formalities, as neither he nor Mercédès...

15 Maalis 20255min

A Wedding That Will Never Be (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

A Wedding That Will Never Be (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 5)

📚 Summary: Edmond Dantès confidently declares that in just an hour and a half, he and Mercédès will be married, thanks to M. Morrel’s influence in bypassing bureaucratic delays. The announcement send...

14 Maalis 20255min