“No, I slept as I always do when I am bored and have not the courage to amuse myself, or when I am hungry and have not the desire to eat.--The Count of Monte Cristo”
Quote by Alexandre Dumas
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The Count of Monte Cristo
This classic novel follows Edmond Dantès, a young sailor unjustly imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. After his release, he discovers a hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo and uses his newfound wealth to exact revenge on those who betrayed him. more
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