The Breakfast — Albert Begins the Catacombs Story (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 7)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast pauses as Albert begins recounting his capture in the catacombs of Saint Sebastian. Pressed by his guests, he describes being carried off by bandits during the Carnival and held for a ransom of four thousand Roman crowns.   He explains the urgency of his letter to Franz and the fixed hour set for his fate, placing the moment within the underground prison ruled by Luigi Vampa. The company listens as the account unfolds.   The story begins, holding the table in suspense.   ⸻   New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countdownofmontecristo.com   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.