The Count of Monte Cristo: The True Story
Behind the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas lies a true, dreadful story of a man who seeks to quench his thirst for vengeance. Turned in by his so-called friends, a man named Picaud is locked away for years in the Alps with a priest who ends up leaving him his fortune. Embark on Picaud's journey, and relive the true, grim story that became a world-renowned novel, inspiring countless remakes.
Behind the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas lies a true, dreadful story of a man who seeks to quench his thirst for vengeance. Turned in by his so-called friends, a man named Picaud is locked away for years in the Alps with a priest who ends up leaving him his fortune. Embark on Picaud's journey, and relive the true, grim story that became a world-renowned novel, inspiring countless remakes.
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