{"product_id":"9783730989708","title":"The Count of Monte Cristo (Illustrated)","description":"The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean, and in the Levant during the historical events of 1815-1838. It begins from just before the Hundred Days period (when Napoleon returned to power after his exile) and spans through to the reign of Louis-Philippe of France. The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book. An adventure story primarily concerned with themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy and forgiveness, it focuses on a man who is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes from jail, acquires a fortune and sets about getting revenge on those responsible for his imprisonment. However, his plans have devastating consequences for the innocent as well as the guilty. In addition, it is a story that involves romance, loyalty, betrayal and selfishness, shown throughout the story as characters slowly reveal their true inner nature.","brand":"BookRix GmbH \u0026 Co. KG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47154865537264,"sku":"9783730989708","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9783730989708_p0.jpg?v=1763671537","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9783730989708","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}