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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Fernand’s Desperation Reaches New Heights (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 3)

Fernand’s Desperation Reaches New Heights (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 3)

📚 Summary: Fernand’s desperation escalates as he accuses Mercédès of rejecting him for wealth and status, twisting her words and trying to make her feel guilty for choosing Dantès. Mercédès, ever res...

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Mercédès Stands Her Ground (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 3)

Mercédès Stands Her Ground (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 3)

📚 Summary: Mercédès firmly rebuffs Fernand’s attempts to pressure her into marriage, countering his claim that Catalan tradition dictates her choice. She lays bare her reality—an orphan with little t...

15 Helmi 20254min

Fernand’s Desperation and Mercédès’ Defiance (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 3)

Fernand’s Desperation and Mercédès’ Defiance (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 3)

📚 Summary: Fernand, unable to accept rejection, pleads with Mercédès to marry him, claiming that he has dreamed of it for ten years and cannot live without her. Unmoved, Mercédès firmly reminds him t...

14 Helmi 20253min

The Mysterious Catalans & Mercédès’ Introduction (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 3)

The Mysterious Catalans & Mercédès’ Introduction (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 3)

📚 Summary: In this setting-rich chapter, we are introduced to the Catalans, an insular, centuries-old community of Spanish descent living on the outskirts of Marseille. Among them is Mercédès, Edmond...

13 Helmi 20258min

A Watchful Eye and a Catalan Rival? (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 2)

A Watchful Eye and a Catalan Rival? (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 2)

📚 Summary: As Dantès visits Mercédès, Caderousse and Danglars continue their scheming, now focusing on a potential rival—a strong, dark-eyed Catalan man who frequently accompanies Mercédès. Seizing o...

12 Helmi 20255min

A Brewing Conspiracy and a Hint of Betrayal (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 2)

A Brewing Conspiracy and a Hint of Betrayal (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 2)

📚 Summary: As Caderousse and Danglars continue their discussion, their resentment toward Dantès deepens. Caderousse sarcastically remarks that Dantès will be unbearable as captain, while Danglars cry...

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Brewing Resentment and the Seeds of Betrayal (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 2)

Brewing Resentment and the Seeds of Betrayal (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 2)

📚 Summary: As Dantès departs to see Mercédès, Caderousse and Danglars meet in secret, revealing their growing resentment toward him. Caderousse, stung by Dantès’ success and generosity, complains abo...

10 Helmi 20256min

Seeds of Doubt and the Question of Fidelity (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 2)

Seeds of Doubt and the Question of Fidelity (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 2)

📚 Summary: Caderousse, ever the troublemaker, teases Dantès about his engagement to Mercédès, reminding him that she is not yet his wife and that she has plenty of suitors. Though Dantès initially br...

9 Helmi 20254min