The Son of Monte-Cristo by Jules Lermina
"The Son of Monte-Cristo" by Jules Lermina is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a sequel to "The Wife of Monte-Cristo" and concludes the continuation of Alexandre Dumas's iconic novel "The Count of Monte-Cristo." The narrative centers around Esperance, the son of the Count, as he embarks on a series of thrilling adventures infused with themes of heroism and romance, particularly his devotion to Jane Zeld,
showcasing a blend of action and emotional depth. At the start of the story, we find Esperance in a deep sleep at Fanfar's home after enduring a harrowing encounter with the Khouans. While he rests, an ominous intruder, the Sultan Maldar—who had previously escaped Monte-Cristo's wrath—stealthily enters the room. In a fateful moment, he kidnaps Esperance to exact revenge on the Count. As panic takes hold, Monte-Cristo senses the danger and gathers a group to rescue his son, leading to a harrowing chase and confrontation in the desert. This opening sets the stage for a gripping tale of bravery, familial bonds, and the relentless pursuit of justice in a richly woven world of dramatic twists and intense emotional stakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lermina, Jules, 1839-1915 |
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| Title | The Son of Monte-Cristo |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fathers and sons -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Dantès, Edmond (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26216 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 600 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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