The Presentation — Monte Cristo Examines the Morcerf Coat of Arms (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 41 – Part 5)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the conversation turns from the Morcerf family coat of arms to the history it represents. Albert explains the origins of his family’s heraldry, tracing his father’s Frenc...
4 Sep 7min
The Presentation — Monte Cristo Enters the Morcerf Residence (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 41 – Part 4)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, Albert invites the count beyond his private apartment to meet the Count and Countess de Morcerf for a formal introduction. Monte Cristo accepts with quiet courtesy as Alb...
3 Sep 8min
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 — Monte Cristo Confronts a Portrait (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 41 – Part 2)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, Albert continues the tour of his apartment, confident his collection will finally surprise the well-traveled count. Even among celebrated paintings, Monte Cristo immediat...
2 Sep 8min
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
