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Back to SearchTHE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CH 59) THE WILL
The notary arrives, and wonders if he will be able to serve a man in Noirtier’s condition, as he fears that Noirtier’s disability is not only physical but mental, and that, therefore, he would not be…
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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CH 58) M. NORTIER DE VILLAFORT
The elder Nortier, who now is almost totally debilitated with the exception of hi eye movements, is told by his son that Vantine is to marry Franz . When they leave, he calls for Valentine to let her…
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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 pare…
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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…
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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 …
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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 resul…
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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 portra…
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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…
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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 inheritan…
Published on 2 months ago
COMING TO 1001 STORIES FROM THE GILDED AGE: ANNE OF THE ISLAND (FROM THE ANNE OF GREEN GABLES SERIES)
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…
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