Edmond Dantès & Mercédès
The revenge that could not win love back
In "The Count of Monte Cristo," Edmond Dantès is unjustly imprisoned on the eve of his wedding to Mercédès; when he returns rich and vengeful after years in prison, she has already married the man who betrayed him.
01Why it matters
It is one of the great adventure novels and proof that revenge cannot return a lost love.
02The conflict
Betrayal, unjust imprisonment and lost time.
03The iconic moment
The reunion in which Mercédès recognizes Edmond beneath the count.
04What survived
"The Count of Monte Cristo"; the Château d'If in Marseille.
05Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Edmond Dantès & Mercédès famous?
It is one of the great adventure novels and proof that revenge cannot return a lost love.
How does the story of Edmond Dantès & Mercédès end?
The reunion in which Mercédès recognizes Edmond beneath the count. "The Count of Monte Cristo"; the Château d'If in Marseille.
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