The Carnival at Rome — Violets Exchanged Again Along the Corso (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 12)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Carnival returns to the Corso as Albert renews his exchange of violets with a masked carriage. A fresh bouquet confirms the connection, and Albert answers with a gesture, keeping the faded flowers as a sign while the revelry grows louder around them.   The flirtation continues through the day, marked by repeated encounters and shared signals, while the Count appears only briefly at his window. By evening, the tone shifts as Franz receives notice of an audience with the pope, drawing his attention beyond the Carnival.   Amid noise and movement, a small exchange persists while duty approaches.   ⸻   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.