{"product_id":"2940013984790","title":"The Count of Monte Cristo","description":"The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. It is often considered, along with The Three Musketeers, as Dumas' most popular work. It is also among the highest selling books of all time. The writing of the work was completed in 1844. Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter Auguste Maquet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and the Levant during the historical events of 1815–1838 (from just before the Hundred Days through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book. It is primarily concerned with themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy, forgiveness and death, and is told in the style of an adventure story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcerpt:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you mean as responsible agent when you ask me the question, I believe there is nothing to say against him, and that you will be content with the way in which he has performed his duty.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"But tell me, Dantes, if you had command of the Pharaon should you be glad to see Danglars remain?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Captain or mate, M. Morrel, I shall always have the greatest respect for those who possess the owners' confidence.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"That's right, that's right, Dantes! I see you are a thoroughly good fellow, and will detain you no longer. Go, for I see how impatient you are.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Then I have leave?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Go, I tell you.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"May I have the use of your skiff?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Certainly.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Then, for the present, M. Morrel, farewell, and a thousand thanks!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I hope soon to see you again, my dear Edmond. Good luck to you.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe young sailor jumped into the skiff, and sat down in the stern sheets, with the order that he be put ashore at La Canebiere.","brand":"Sheba Blake Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145851322608,"sku":"2940013984790","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013984790_p0.jpg?v=1763598407","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013984790","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}