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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 57)  IN THE LUCERNE PATCH
Aug. 31, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 57) IN THE LUCERNE PATCH

Maximilian Morell and Valentine meet in Max's hay patch (Lucerne is a nutrient rich version of hay feed for horses) to share opinions and news- and he tells her that Franz is returning soon. Her parents have promised her to F...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 56)   ANDREA CAVALCANTI
Aug. 27, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 56) ANDREA CAVALCANTI

The Count introdes Major Cavalcanti to his newly found "son" Andrea, gives them money and their story with the promise of more money coming, and send them on the way. They will become important pawns in his scheme, one part o...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 55)   MAJOR CAVALCONTI
Aug. 24, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 55) MAJOR CAVALCONTI

The Count stays busy here and in chapter 56 weaving together false identities for Major Cavalconti and the young man who will assume the identity of the Majors son Andrea for what purpose we are not sure at this point- but bo...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 54)  A FLURRY IN STOCKS
Aug. 20, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 54) A FLURRY IN STOCKS

The Count’s plans for vengeance are moving more swiftly. Now that the Count has gotten to know the families of Fernand, Danglars, and Villefort, he can begin the long-term chess-match that will result in the revelation of the...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 53)  ROBERT LE DIABLE
Aug. 17, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 53) ROBERT LE DIABLE

Robert Le Diable is the name of a play to which Paris society has flocked- and here the author uses this gathering of highbrows to describe how these nabobs acted in their day. This chapter, a portrait of society gathering at...

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THE COUNTOF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 52)  TOXICOLOGY
Aug. 13, 2025

THE COUNTOF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 52) TOXICOLOGY

The Count stops by the Villafortmansion and becomes engaged in a private conversation with Madame de Villafort after meeting her lovely stepdaughter Valentine, who much impressed him with her bearing and the young brat Edward...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 51)   PYRAMUS AND THISBE
Aug. 10, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 51) PYRAMUS AND THISBE

Two lovers meet in the back garden of the Villafort mansion- Valentine, the stepdaughter of Madame Villafort, and Maximilian, the youngest son of Capt.Morrell. Valentine, who carries a huge inheritance from her deceased mothe...

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COMING TO 1001 STORIES FROM THE GILDED AGE: ANNE OF THE ISLAND (FROM THE ANNE OF GREEN GABLES SERIES)
Aug. 9, 2025

COMING TO 1001 STORIES FROM THE GILDED AGE: ANNE OF THE ISLAND (FROM …

It's "Back to School" time for Anne Shirley of Green Gables- as well as your kids and neighbor's kids-Coming Sunday Aug 10 (tomorrow as I write this) at noon EDT -Chapter 1 of the 3rd 'Anne of Green Gables' story- called 'An...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 49-50)  HAIDEE and THE MORRELL FAMILY
Aug. 6, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 49-50) HAIDEE and THE MORRELL FAMILY

Before making his promised visit to the Morrell Family the Count sees his young slave girl Haidee and lets her know she is no longer a slave as they are now living in France where slavery is illegal. She professes her love f...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 48) IDEOLOGY
Aug. 3, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 48) IDEOLOGY

The Count embroils himself in a philosophical discussion with Villafort after Villafort travels to the Count's residence to thank him for saving his wife's life.

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 47)  THE DAPPLED GREYS
July 30, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 47) THE DAPPLED GREYS

The Count begins to weave his web of revenge around Danglars family and wealth, which also brings him into the circle of Villefort. Needless to say, the plot thickens and its good. Check out all of our 1001 podcasts at www.be...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 46)  UNLIMITED CREDIT
July 27, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 46) UNLIMITED CREDIT

Remember Danglars? He was the crooked ship agent who sabotaged Dantes by falesely reporting him to the King as a turncoat and benefitting greatly from that action. The Count has a plan for Danglers and he is putting it in a...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 45)   THE RAIN OF BLOOD
July 23, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 45) THE RAIN OF BLOOD

Bertuccio completes his story,this time relaying his story of how he was an unseen witness to the murder of the jeweler who had come to the Caderousse tavern to possibly buy the huge stone he had been told of. Bertuccio expl...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 44-PT 2)  THE VENDETTA
July 20, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 44-PT 2) THE VENDETTA

Bertuccio, who is the count's right-hand man, relates his story to the Count,beginning with his discovery that his brother, a soldier, has been slain in Nimes by murderers, and the law was not investigationg it as they should...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 44- PT 1)  THE VENDETTA
July 17, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 44- PT 1) THE VENDETTA

The Vendetta pT 1 Bertuccio explains that years ago, his brother, who had been a soldier in Napoleon’s army, was murdered by royalist assassins in the city of Nîmes. Seeking justice, Bertuccio visited the public prosecutor of...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 42 AND 43)
July 13, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 42 AND 43)

Chapter 42: Monsieur Bertuccio After taking leave of the Morcerf family, Monte Cristo purchases a summerhouse in Auteuil. The previous owner was the Marquis of Saint-Méran, whose daughter married Villefort and died soon after...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 41  FULL)   THE PRESENTATION
July 9, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 41 FULL) THE PRESENTATION

Still a guest of young Morcerf as the day draws on, the Count is introduced to Mercedes. This is a great chapter. Will she recognize him?

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 40- PT 2)  THE BREAKFAST
July 6, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 40- PT 2) THE BREAKFAST

The Count arrives on time in Paris for the long awaited breakfast appointment with the young Albert Morcerf, the son of Mercedes. Alberts notable guests at the table enjoy the discussion.

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 40-PT 1)    THE BREAKFAST
July 2, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 40-PT 1) THE BREAKFAST

SOME IMPORTANT CLUES FOR YOU: The Count had not known that Albert was intertwined with the relative of another of his targets of revenge, and so views this connection as a means by which he (the Count) might come closer to Da...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 39)  THE GUESTS
June 29, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 39) THE GUESTS

Albert has invited 4 guests to be present when the Count arrives for his promised stay with the Count- he and his friends share the conversation of men whosse lives are lived very affluently - just before the Count arrives an...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 38  FULL)
June 25, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 38 FULL)

The Compact- In gratitude for what the Count has done for him.Albert sends him a letter vowing his indebtedness and gratitude and offering to find an opening in the top echelon of Parisian society should the Count desire. The...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CAHP 37  PT 2)  THE CATACOMBS OF ST. SEBASTION
June 22, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CAHP 37 PT 2) THE CATACOMBS OF ST. SEBAS…

The count, upon heariung from Franz that the Viscount has been kidnapped and is being held for ransom, immediatly calls for a carriage and is soon taking Franz to the outlaw hideout. Now you can enjoy searching all of our sho...

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 37- PT 1)
June 18, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 37- PT 1)

When Albert fails to come back after his rendezvous Franz becomes worried.

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 36  PT 2)
June 15, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 36 PT 2)

The Carnival at Rome- part two, finds Albert caught up in what appears to be a promising get together with a beautiful girl as the carnival ends and the big ball begins. Check out all 12 of our shows at www.bestof1001stories....

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