The Countdown of Monte Cristo
The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily literary escape into Alexandre Dumas’ epic tale of revenge, betrayal, and redemption. Join host Landen Celano as he reads a passage from The Count of Monte Cristo every single day—starting January 20, 2025, and ending January 20, 2029. No commentary, no analysis—just pure storytelling, one piece at a time. Whether you’re experiencing the novel for the first time or revisiting a classic, this daily reading offers a slow-burn immersion into one of literature’s greatest adventures. Subscribe now and count down with us, one passage at a time.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 6 minutes
- Episodes
- 231
- Years Active
- 2025
Family First and the Lovely Mercédès (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 1)
📚 Summary:
Edmond Dantès discusses his father’s well-being with M. Morrel, noting his father’s pride and self-reliance. Dantès also mentions another important visit after seeing his father, prompting…
The Mysterious Packet and Family First (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 1)
📚 Summary:
Danglars subtly accuses Edmond Dantès of receiving a mysterious packet and letter from Captain Leclère but quickly backtracks, claiming he might be mistaken. M. Morrel decides to let Dantè…
Letters, Packets, and Suspicion (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 1)
📚 Summary:
Edmond Dantès defends his brief stop at Porto-Ferrajo, explaining he was simply following Captain Leclère’s orders and unaware of the packet’s contents. As health officers and customs insp…
Dantès Meets Napoleon (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 1)
📚 Summary:
Edmond Dantès reveals to M. Morrel that he met Napoleon while delivering a packet to Marshal Bertrand at Elba. Napoleon recognized the Morrel family name, recalling a connection with M. Mo…
Anchoring the Ship and a Hint of Napoleon (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 1)
📚 Summary:
Edmond Dantès expertly oversees the anchoring of the Pharaon, continuing to impress M. Morrel with his leadership and skill, much to Danglars’ jealous disdain. As Danglars questions Dantès…
Suspicion at Sea (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 1)
📚 Summary:
In this episode, tensions rise as M. Morrel praises Edmond Dantès' leadership and skill, but Danglars’ resentment toward Dantès comes to the surface. Danglars criticizes Dantès for assumin…
Anchoring the Pharaon and Meeting the Crew (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 1)
📚 Summary:
As the Pharaon approaches port, Edmond Dantès expertly commands the crew to prepare the ship for anchoring. M. Morrel, the ship’s owner, climbs aboard and speaks with Danglars, the superca…
The Countdown of Monte Cristo – Episode 0003 – Chapter 1
📚 Summary:
In this episode, Edmond Dantès recounts the tragic death of Captain Leclère, who succumbed to a sudden fever after a troubling encounter in Naples. The crew honored him with a burial at se…
The Countdown of Monte Cristo – Episode 0002 – Chapter 1
📚 Summary:
In this episode, Edmond Dantès informs M. Morrel of Captain Leclère’s tragic death from brain fever during the Pharaon’s voyage. Despite the loss, Dantès demonstrates calm leadership as he…
The Countdown of Monte Cristo – Episode 0001 – Chapter 1
🌊 Summary:
The Pharaon makes its slow, solemn approach to Marseille’s port on February 24, 1815, fresh from its journey through Smyrna, Trieste, and Naples. While expertly handled, the ship’s demeano…
Introduction to The Countdown to Monte Cristo
Welcome to The Countdown of Monte Cristo
📚 Summary:
Welcome to The Countdown of Monte Cristo! Join host Landen Celano as he embarks on a daily journey through Alexandre Dumas’ epic masterpiece, The C…