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 Carnival at Rome — Violets Exchanged Again Along the Corso (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 12)

The Carnival at Rome — Violets Exchanged Again Along the Corso (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 12)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Carnival returns to the Corso as Albert renews his exchange of violets with a masked carriage. A fresh bouquet confirms the connection, and Albert answers with a gest...

17 Touko 8min

The Carnival at Rome — The Count Grants Freedom and Reveals His Refinement (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 11)

The Carnival at Rome — The Count Grants Freedom and Reveals His Refinement (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 11)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the morning of Carnival preparations continues as the Count offers Franz and Albert complete use of his carriage. He insists on their independence for the remaining days,...

16 Touko 9min

The Carnival at Rome — Costumes Prepared and the Count Returns (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 10)

The Carnival at Rome — Costumes Prepared and the Count Returns (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 10)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the theatre conversation turns to the cost and spectacle of the Count’s windows overlooking the Corso. The Countess G—— measures his display in thousands of Roman crowns,...

15 Touko 6min

The Carnival at Rome — The Count’s Identity Questioned in the Theatre Box (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 9)

The Carnival at Rome — The Count’s Identity Questioned in the Theatre Box (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 9)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Argentina theatre becomes a place of inquiry as the Count’s identity is examined in close detail. Franz explains how the Count introduced himself at the Hôtel de Lond...

14 Touko 11min

The Carnival at Rome — At the Argentina Theatre, Questions About the Count (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 8)

The Carnival at Rome — At the Argentina Theatre, Questions About the Count (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 8)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the scene shifts to the Argentina theatre as Franz and Albert take the Count’s box after the Carnival. The Countess G—— recognizes them immediately and fixes her attentio...

13 Touko 11min

The Carnival at Rome — Costumes Arranged and Violets Kept for Tomorrow (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 7)

The Carnival at Rome — Costumes Arranged and Violets Kept for Tomorrow (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 7)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, plans for the next day’s Carnival continue as Franz and Albert seek Roman peasant costumes. Signor Pastrini refuses the idea of last-minute tailoring but promises ready-m...

12 Touko 8min

The Carnival at Rome — The Masquerade Ends and the Carriages Disperse (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 6)

The Carnival at Rome — The Masquerade Ends and the Carriages Disperse (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 6)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Carnival on the Corso comes to an abrupt close as the bell sounds and the masquerade disperses. The carriages break formation in an instant, and Franz and Albert find...

11 Touko 8min

The Carnival at Rome — Bouquet of Violets Signals a Passing Romance (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 5)

The Carnival at Rome — Bouquet of Violets Signals a Passing Romance (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 5)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Carnival along the Corso yields a fleeting exchange as a bouquet of violets passes between carriages. Albert loses his mask in the encounter and answers with a flouri...

10 Touko 7min