The Count of Monte Cristo (version 3)
Alexandre Dumas
Read by David Clarke
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo is an adventure novel and one of the author's most popular works. He completed the work in 1844. The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and in the Levant during the historical events of 1815-1838 (from just before the Hundred Days to the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). It deals with themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy and forgiveness. The book is considered a literary classic today. (Summary by David Clarke, ref. Wikipedia) (54 hr 16 min)
Chapters
| 001 - Marseilles - The Arrival | 22:34 | Read by David Clarke |
| 002 - Father and Son | 18:07 | Read by David Clarke |
| 003 - The Catalans | 28:36 | Read by David Clarke |
| 004 - Conspiracy | 19:11 | Read by David Clarke |
| 005 - The Marriage Feast | 39:37 | Read by David Clarke |
| 006 - The Deputy Procureur Du Roi | 30:59 | Read by David Clarke |
| 007 - The Examination | 24:55 | Read by David Clarke |
| 008 - The Chateau D'If | 21:31 | Read by David Clarke |
| 009 - The Evening of the Betrothal | 12:40 | Read by David Clarke |
| 010 - The King's Closet at the Tuileries | 21:29 | Read by David Clarke |
| 011 - The Corsican Ogre | 21:38 | Read by David Clarke |
| 012 - Father and Son | 20:06 | Read by David Clarke |
| 013 - The Hundred Days | 18:06 | Read by David Clarke |
| 014 - The Two Prisoners | 22:13 | Read by David Clarke |
| 015 - Number 34 and Number 27 | 35:14 | Read by David Clarke |
| 016 - A Learned Italian | 29:22 | Read by David Clarke |
| 017 - The Abbes Chamber | 53:12 | Read by David Clarke |
| 018 - The Treasure | 32:29 | Read by David Clarke |
| 019 - The Third Attack | 26:33 | Read by David Clarke |
| 020 - The Cemetry of the Chateau D'If | 12:12 | Read by David Clarke |
| 021 - The Island of Tiboulen | 23:04 | Read by David Clarke |
| 022 - The Smugglers | 18:55 | Read by David Clarke |
| 023 - The Island of Monte Cristo | 19:42 | Read by David Clarke |
| 024 - The Secret Cave | 20:15 | Read by David Clarke |
| 025 - The Unknown | 19:59 | Read by David Clarke |
| 026 - The Pont Du Gard Inn | 37:58 | Read by David Clarke |
| 027 - The Story | 37:56 | Read by David Clarke |
| 028 - The Prison Register | 16:16 | Read by David Clarke |
| 029 - The House of Morrell and Son | 30:20 | Read by David Clarke |
| 030 - The 5th September | 38:44 | Read by David Clarke |
| 031 - Italy: Sinbad the Sailor | 58:42 | Read by David Clarke |
| 032 - The Waking | 14:51 | Read by David Clarke |
| 033 - Roman Bandits | 1:13:47 | Read by David Clarke |
| 034 - The Coliseum | 1:13:52 | Read by David Clarke |
| 035 - La Mazzolata | 35:48 | Read by David Clarke |
| 036 - The Carnival at Rome | 42:46 | Read by David Clarke |
| 037 - The Catacombs of San Sebastian | 39:36 | Read by David Clarke |
| 038 - The Compact | 20:40 | Read by David Clarke |
| 039 - The Guests | 18:13 | Read by David Clarke |
| 040 - The Breakfast | 54:53 | Read by David Clarke |
| 041 - The Presentation | 33:18 | Read by David Clarke |
| 042 - Monsieur Bettuccio | 11:01 | Read by David Clarke |
| 043 - The House at Auteuil | 16:23 | Read by David Clarke |
| 044 - The Vendetta | 57:18 | Read by David Clarke |
| 045 - The Rain of Blood | 38:08 | Read by David Clarke |
| 046 - Unlimited Credit | 34:40 | Read by David Clarke |
| 047 - The Dappled Greys | 36:11 | Read by David Clarke |
| 048 - Ideology | 32:56 | Read by David Clarke |
| 049 - Haidee | 13:28 | Read by David Clarke |
| 050 - The Morrel Family | 25:06 | Read by David Clarke |
| 051 - Pyramus and Thisbe | 33:33 | Read by David Clarke |
| 052 - Toxicology | 47:39 | Read by David Clarke |
| 053 - Robert Le Diable | 43:17 | Read by David Clarke |
| 054 - A Flurry of Stocks | 30:05 | Read by David Clarke |
| 055 - Major Cavalcanti | 27:10 | Read by David Clarke |
| 056 - Andrea Cavalcanti | 33:15 | Read by David Clarke |
| 057 - In The Lucerne Patch | 30:30 | Read by David Clarke |
| 058 - M. Noirtier de Villefort | 22:42 | Read by David Clarke |
| 059 - The Will | 22:35 | Read by David Clarke |
| 060 - The Telegraph | 26:42 | Read by David Clarke |
| 061 - How a Gardner May Get Rid of the Dormice that Eat His Peaches | 22:26 | Read by David Clarke |
| 062 - Ghosts | 21:58 | Read by David Clarke |
| 063 - The Dinner | 26:01 | Read by David Clarke |
| 064 - The Beggar | 21:52 | Read by David Clarke |
| 065 - A Conjugal Scene | 26:48 | Read by David Clarke |
| 066 - Matrimonial Projects | 26:53 | Read by David Clarke |
| 067 - At the Office of the King's Attorney | 31:12 | Read by David Clarke |
| 068 - A Summer Ball | 16:49 | Read by David Clarke |
| 069 - The Inquiry | 22:16 | Read by David Clarke |
| 070 - The Ball | 22:04 | Read by David Clarke |
| 071 - Bread and Salt | 10:30 | Read by David Clarke |
| 072 - Madame de Saint Meran | 30:07 | Read by David Clarke |
| 073 - The Promise | 1:07:01 | Read by David Clarke |
| 074 - The Villefort Family Vault | 23:28 | Read by David Clarke |
| 075 - A Signed Statement | 27:14 | Read by David Clarke |
| 076 - The Progress of Cavalcanti The Younger | 24:35 | Read by David Clarke |
| 077 - Haidee | 57:42 | Read by David Clarke |
| 078 - We Hear From Yanina | 48:05 | Read by David Clarke |
| 079 - The Lemonade | 28:44 | Read by David Clarke |
| 080 - The Accusation | 14:58 | Read by David Clarke |
| 081 - The Room of the Retired Baker | 39:17 | Read by David Clarke |
| 082 - The Burglary | 31:05 | Read by David Clarke |
| 083 - The Hand of God | 15:33 | Read by David Clarke |
| 084 - Beauchamp | 15:23 | Read by David Clarke |
| 085 - The Journey | 23:44 | Read by David Clarke |
| 086 - The Trial | 30:52 | Read by David Clarke |
| 087 - The Challenge | 15:50 | Read by David Clarke |
| 088 - The Insult | 23:23 | Read by David Clarke |
| 089 - A Nocturnal Interview | 21:43 | Read by David Clarke |
| 090 - The Meeting | 29:24 | Read by David Clarke |
| 091 - Mother and Son | 15:14 | Read by David Clarke |
| 092 - The Suicide | 21:18 | Read by David Clarke |
| 093 - Valentine | 17:43 | Read by David Clarke |
| 094 - Maximilian's Avowal | 28:22 | Read by David Clarke |
| 095 - Father and Daughter | 23:14 | Read by David Clarke |
| 096 - The Contract | 26:30 | Read by David Clarke |
| 097 - The Departure for Belgium | 14:55 | Read by David Clarke |
| 098 - The Bell and Bottom Tavern | 28:51 | Read by David Clarke |
| 099 - The Law | 24:05 | Read by David Clarke |
| 100 - The Apparition | 16:45 | Read by David Clarke |
| 101 - Locusta | 13:46 | Read by David Clarke |
| 102 - Valentine | 13:15 | Read by David Clarke |
| 103 - Maximilian | 21:34 | Read by David Clarke |
| 104 - Danglars Signature | 25:19 | Read by David Clarke |
| 105 - The Cemetry of Pere-La-Chaise | 32:28 | Read by David Clarke |
| 106 - Dividing the Proceeds | 37:21 | Read by David Clarke |
| 107 - The Lion's Den | 18:21 | Read by David Clarke |
| 108 - The Judge | 24:45 | Read by David Clarke |
| 109 - The Assizes | 14:29 | Read by David Clarke |
| 110 - The Indictment | 18:49 | Read by David Clarke |
| 111 - Expiation | 21:55 | Read by David Clarke |
| 112 - The Departure | 37:52 | Read by David Clarke |
| 113 - The Past | 29:28 | Read by David Clarke |
| 114 - Peppino | 25:05 | Read by David Clarke |
| 115 - Luigi Vampa's Bill of Fare | 14:43 | Read by David Clarke |
| 116 - The Pardon | 12:53 | Read by David Clarke |
| 117 - The Fifth of October | 37:45 | Read by David Clarke |
Reviews
kmtchico
Fifth time listening to this masterpiece, excellently read by Mr. David Clarke. Best story of all time!
Wait and Hope
SscoootzZ
"The sum of all human wisdom will be contained in these two words: Wait and Hope." I had an excellent time on this journey with Dumas. My favorite parts were these reflections on the human experience, which made my mind tingle in excitement. The presentation is marvelous in ways otherwise stated in these reviews. Many thanks to Mr Clarke and the Librivox team, for making this classic read so enjoyable. Thanks for reading my brief review, and take good care. ~ S
54 hour page turner
Annika Matson
I was amazed how a book could be so long without dragging in places with unnecessary description or uninteresting sideline plots. At first I was unsure, (it starts off a little slow) but WOW it picked up and I couldn't stop listening! I was hoping this one would last me awhile since it was so long... haha. Great story!
Outstanding
tom hindle
I started this book with another recording, and when I ran out of time on the download switched to this. I had made a mistake not starting with this one. This recording is far superior, a delight, and has been a wonderful companion to my morning barn chores for weeks. I am at a loss as to what to do tomorrow, I will miss this wonderful story so much.
Amazing
Katerina Efoloko
I couldn't stop listening and I was mesmerized with the way the Count revenged himself. He had thought of everything. I now want to get the book and read it by myself.
Orluty Valis
It was a bit hard to get into it but once you get past some chapters. You will find any enchanted treasure. One that at times has you in the happiest please but just as soon brings the shock of an unexpected events. I would listen to this book several times if I had the time. It truly is well deemed to be a classic. The characters are wonderfully described and wonderfully develop through the store. I would recommend the store to anyone of my friends who need a book to read or listen too.
Linda
incredibly suspenseful and amazing book. I really enjoyed the reading by the Englishman who resides in Texas and I am looking forward to starting the book over again as it was a very long book And I am sure there were things I missed.
If only Edmond Dantès had remained Edmond Dantès...
Jessica H
These five stars are wholly for the narrator. The books starts out promisingly but by about chapter 56 I had given up and read a synopsis. However, a standing ovation is in order for the talent and time that David Clarke gave to this book. Merci.