The Count of Monte Cristo is one of the classic books of all time. Join Alexander Dumas as he weaves his wonderful story of The Count of Monte Cristo. Originally published in 1844, The Count of Monte Cristo will still thrill you to this day.This is the unabridged version of The Count of Monte Cristo

The Greatest Works of French Literature gathers an extraordinary arc of French writing, from Renaissance satire and classical tragedy to Enlightenment polemic, nineteenth-century realism, decadence, adventure, and psychological fiction. Its range encompasses theatrical eloquence, philosophical provocation, lyrical intensity, social indictment, historical romance, and studies of desire and ambition. Together, these works trace the evolution of French literary form while returning to liberty...

This novel is in fact the third part of a larger novel - The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later - which itself is the last of the three d'Artagnan Romances, the series that begins with The Three Musketeers. It tells a much fictionalized version of the mysterious case of the Man in the Iron Mask, a prisoner who in fact wore a velvet mask and then probably only when seen outside his cell. But it also finishes the tales of the various musketeers, Aramis, Athos, and Porth...

Creatures of the Night (Boxed Set Edition) surveys the nocturnal imagination across centuries, gathering Gothic terror, supernatural romance, adventure fantasy, folklore, and fin-de-siècle sensation. Its range extends from medieval lays and early vampire lore to Victorian penny dreadfuls, colonial uncanny tales, and twentieth-century weird fiction. Vampires, spectres, shape-shifters, and morally ambiguous outsiders emerge not merely as monsters but as figures through whom writers test desi...

Louise de la Balliere is the middle section of The Vicomte de Bragelonne or, Ten Years After. Against a tender love story, Dumas continues the suspense which began with The Vicomte de Bragelonne and will end with The Man in the Iron Mask. It is early summer, 1661, and the royal court of France is in turmoil. Can it be true that the King is in love with the Duchess d'Orleans? Or has his eye been caught by the sweet and gentle Louise de la Valliere? No one...

Mojo is a New Zealand veteran soldier suffering from nightmares, visions, and violent mental delusions. He lives in isolation on the coastal tribal land of his people, finding peace with his best friend Roscoe the cat. Mojo is taken from his home by a cosmic force and thrust into the furthest reaches of spacetime reality, becoming a soldier for a galactic organisation. Together, they face an ancient cosmic force of eternal pain and suffering. This is an epic saga spanning generations, a st...

The Three Musketeers (1844) is one of the most famous historical novels ever written. It is also one of the world's greatest historical adventure stories, and its heroes have become symbols for the spirit of youth, daring, and comradeship. The action takes place in the 1620s at the court of Louis XIII, where the musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, with their companion, the headstrong d'Artagnan, are engaged in a battle against Richelieu, the King's minister, and the beautiful,...

I have spent thousands of years in this earthly world, it would appear, and the spiritualistic component of my own being must have been successively transmitted in the continuity of human creatures, before it became my privilege to be one of the denizens of the planet of Mars, my present dwelling. "How happy he will be," will exclaim those unfortunate mortals who still weep on earth, "for has he not left our vale of tears?" No such thing! You are entirely mistaken, for I feel very dull her...

Dans "Celui qui s'est enfui", partez en road trip avec Catherine Wilkes alors qu'elle rentre chez elle en Caroline du Nord après des années d'absence. Après avoir été abandonnée à l'autel par l'homme de sa vie, Catherine a du mal à retrouver sa place dans le monde. Maintenant, elle doit affronter son passé tout en naviguant dans les eaux turbulentes de la famille, de l'amour et du pardon.Retrouvez Catherine alors qu'elle traverse des paysages familiers et lutte contre des souvenirs...

French Literature Classics - Ultimate Collection gathers more than ninety novels, stories, poems, plays, and philosophical works into a sweeping panorama of France's literary imagination. From Renaissance satire and neoclassical tragedy to Romantic grandeur, Realist precision, Naturalist social inquiry, Symbolist lyricism, and early modern psychological fiction, the volume traces the evolution of form and thought across centuries. Its range encompasses philosophical provocations, theatrica...

Creatures of the Night (Boxed Set Edition) is an illustrious anthology offering a haunting exploration of gothic and supernatural literature. This collection carefully curates a diverse range of literary styles, from eerie tales of the macabre to folktale-inspired narratives, embodying the rich traditions of the supernatural genre. Standout pieces invite readers into ominous landscapes and chilling scenarios, showcasing thematic depths in fear, intrigue, and the unexplainable mysteries of ...

French Literature Classics - Ultimate Collection: 90+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Plays & Philosophy is an unparalleled anthology that traverses the landscape of French literary genius. This collection encapsulates a cornucopia of themes that range from romantic escapades and realistic societal portraits to philosophical inquiries and imaginative adventures. Its breadth renders a vibrant tapestry of literary styles, from the heartfelt emotiveness of Victor Hugo's narrative to the satirical wit...