The Presentation — Albert Explains His Mother’s Portrait (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 41 – Part 3)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the portrait in Albert’s bedchamber proves far more significant than the artwork surrounding it. Albert explains that the woman is not his mistress but his mother, the Co...
2 Sep 11min
The Presentation — Albert’s Art Collection and Salon Tour (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 41 – Part 1)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, Albert begins introducing the count to his Paris home, starting with his bachelor apartment and its remarkable collections. As they move through rooms filled with Japanes...
31 Aug 9min
The Breakfast — Guests Depart as the Count Remains (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 24)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast draws to a close as the conversation turns to the Count’s household and the laws of France. He replies that those around him remain by choice,...
24 Aug 16min
The Breakfast — Monte Cristo Describes His Household and Slave (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 23)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast continues as the Count explains how his Paris house has been prepared in advance. He describes Ali’s work in securing the residence, and names...
23 Aug 11min
The Breakfast — Monte Cristo Declines and Reveals His House in Paris (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 22)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast continues as offers of lodging are pressed upon the Count. He declines them all, stating that his house in Paris has already been purchased an...
22 Aug 6min
The Breakfast — Morrel Offers His Sister’s House (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 21)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast turns to the question of where the Count will reside in Paris. The guests propose the Faubourg Saint-Germain, the Chaussée d’Antin, and the Bo...
21 Aug 13min
The Breakfast — Monte Cristo Names Danglars and Thomson & French (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 20)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast shifts as Albert names Eugénie Danglars as his future betrothed. The Count inquires after Baron Danglars and reveals that he holds credit with...
20 Aug 8min
The Breakfast — Albert Describes Paris and Offers His Guidance (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 19)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast turns as Albert describes Paris to the Count. He contrasts the city’s civilized order with the bandits and landscapes of Italy, offering inste...
19 Aug 7min
