The Son of Monte-Cristo

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lermina, Jules, 1839-1915

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Son of Monte-Cristo" by Jules Lermina is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a sequel to "The Wife of Monte-Cristo" and concludes the continuation of Alexandre Dumas's iconic novel "The Count of Monte-Cristo." The narrative centers around Esperance, the son of the Count, as he embarks on a series of thrilling adventures infused with themes of heroism and romance, particularly his devotion to Jane Zeld, showcasing a blend of action and emotional depth. At the start of the story, we find Esperance in a deep sleep at Fanfar's home after enduring a harrowing encounter with the Khouans. While he rests, an ominous intruder, the Sultan Maldar-who had previously escaped Monte-Cristo's wrath-stealthily enters the room. In a fateful moment, he kidnaps Esperance to exact revenge on the Count. As panic takes hold, Monte-Cristo senses the danger and gathers a group to rescue his son, leading to a harrowing chase and confrontation in the desert. This opening sets the stage for a gripping tale of bravery, familial bonds, and the relentless pursuit of justice in a richly woven world of dramatic twists and intense emotional stakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Sigal Alon, Hanna Burdon, Fox in the Stars and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2008-08-08