Written in 1844 by Alexandre Dumas, author of The Three Musketeers, this book is a literary classic. Set in 1815-1838 in France, Italy, and parts of the Mediterranean, this true adventure novel focuses on a man who is wrongfully imprisoned. The protagonist escapes from jail, acquires a fortune, and sets about getting revenge on those responsible for his imprisonment.
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