Dreams of Treasure (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 23 – Part 1)

At last, fortune brings Edmond the chance to set foot on Monte Cristo without suspicion. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 23, Dantès spends a restless night filled with dazzling dreams of treasure turning to dust. By day, he steadies his mind and begins to form a clear plan. On board, his growing authority makes him a leader among the smugglers as they prepare to sail for the island that holds his destiny.   ⸻   New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countdownofmontecristo.com   Want to talk theories, themes, or betrayals? Join the conversation on our Discord: https://discord.gg/Sg2prdm   Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each chapter: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod   Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3vyewhvQugX5M3oREl57A   ⸻   The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel — every day, for four years. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.   ⸻   Chapters 00:00 – Theme 00:30 – Chapter 23, Part 1 02:26 – Commentary 11:19 – Outro   ⸻   Hashtags #CountOfMonteCristo #ClassicBooks #ReadAloud #DailyReading #AlexandreDumas