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Alexandre Dumas "The Count of Monte Cristo"
Plot outline by Auguste Maquet

A sweeping tale of betrayal, vengeance, and redemption, following Edmond Dantès as he transforms from wronged sailor to cunning, resourceful Monte Cristo.

Volume V Chapter 103-105
00:30 103 Noirtier warns Maximilien, who finds Valentine dead. He carries Noirtier to her side. Maximilien, d'Avrigny, and Noirtier compel Villefort to swear vengeance, giving him three days.
20:25 104 While Valentine is prepared for burial, Villefort obsesses over Benedetto. Monte Cristo takes five million francs from Danglars, forcing the banker to gather cash, burn papers, and flee his creditors.
43:46 105 Monte Cristo follows a suicidal Maximilien, revealing he is Edmond Dantès. The Count stops him by promising happiness and requires him to live with him for one month.

Main Characters of Volume V
Edmond Dantès / Count of Monte Cristo – Brilliant, resourceful, and vengeful; uses intelligence and disguise to manipulate events and punish wrongdoers.
Baron Danglars – Ambitious, greedy, and scheming banker; morally corrupt and self-serving.
Gérard de Villefort – Calculating, ambitious prosecutor; obsessed with reputation and hiding family secrets.
Madame de Villefort – Cold, manipulative, and ruthless; prioritizes wealth and status over morality.
Valentine de Villefort – Gentle, kind, and virtuous; represents innocence and moral integrity.
Noirtier de Villefort – Wise, strong-willed patriarch; paralyzed but mentally sharp and influential.
Haydée – Loyal, intelligent, and devoted; embodies gratitude and love toward Monte Cristo.
Maximilien Morrel – Courageous, honorable, and passionate; driven by loyalty and love.

Costa's Wordbook
M. le Procureur du Roi - Mr. Public Prosecutor
Mayoralty n the office or administration of the mayor, local government (Meh ral ty)

Puritanical adj having or displaying a very strict or censorious moral attitude towards self-indulgence or sex (puri Tan nical)
Croesus - The last King of Lydia, renowned for his extraordinary and legendary wealth
Robert Macaire… by Frédérick - Robert Macaire is a fictional character who originated in 1823, but became famous as the main character in the popular play L'Auberge des Adrets. Frédérick Lemaître (1800–1876) was the most famous and acclaimed actor of the period, whose performance of Macaire transformed the character into a satirical symbol of brazen, manipulative, and often criminal opportunism

Abélard and Héloïse - famous 12th-century lovers whose tragic, passionate, and ultimately star-crossed relationship became a celebrated legend of romance. They were married secretly, later forcibly separated, and became monks/nuns, but remained deeply devoted. Their shared tomb is a major feature of Père Lachaise Cemetery.
Malherbe, Du Périer - François de Malherbe (1555–1628) was a famous French poet. His celebrated poem, Consolation à Monsieur du Périer, written after the death of his friend's daughter

Complete Features
Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations

Milestone
2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release
2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release
2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release
2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content

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