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The count of monte cristo full audiobook by alexandre. The count of monte cristo, illustrated by alexandre dumas. The story takes place in france, italy, islands in the mediterranean and in the levant during the historical events of 18151838 from just before the hundred days to the reign of louisphilippe of france. Alexandre dumas, the count of monte cristo french writer alexandre dumas provided some of the greatest literature of the late19thcentury. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas with high adventure, derringdo and thrills to keep.
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