The Carnival at Rome — A Mask Lifted and a Private Plan Formed (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 13)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Carnival yields a revelation as a masked figure briefly lifts her disguise along the Corso. Albert returns elated, convinced by the moment that his unknown admirer is both beautiful and of high rank, and resolves to pursue the connection.   Franz, returning from the Vatican with a different frame of mind, listens as Albert asks for the carriage the next day to continue the intrigue alone. He agrees, choosing instead to observe from the windows of the Rospoli Palace.   A single unveiled moment turns into a plan for what follows.   ⸻   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.