Alexandre Dumas’ most popular novel, “The Count of Monte Cristo,” revolves around the narrative of Edmond Dantès, the captain of a merchant vessel who visits Napoleon on the isle of Elba and where the deposed emperor entrusts him with a letter to a dear friend in Paris. On his return to Marseilles, Dantès sets out to see his betrothed MercĂ©dès. He is unaware that he has a competitor for MercĂ©dès’ affections in Fernand Mondego, who has learned of his dealings with Napoleon and has denounced him to the prosecutor, Villefort.
