The Breakfast — Château-Renaud Begins His Africa Story (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 4)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast is delayed as Château-Renaud begins recounting his journey to Africa. Prompted by the others, he describes his arrival at Oran and Constantine, his participation in the retreat, and the harsh conditions that followed.   Rain, cold, and exhaustion mark the march, culminating in the loss of his horse as the campaign unfolds. The table waits while his account draws the company’s attention.   The story begins, holding the room before the meal.   ⸻   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.