The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian — Night Ride Along the Appian Way (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 37 – Part 11)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the rescue advances beyond Rome as Franz and the Count ride through the city gates toward the catacombs. Ali drives at speed past the Corso and through the gate of St. Sebastian, where the Count’s permit secures their passage into the night.   Along the Appian Way, tombs line the road and shadowed figures appear and vanish at signals from Peppino. Near the Baths of Caracalla, the carriage halts, and they continue on foot as Peppino disappears ahead with a torch.   The approach narrows, drawing them closer to the hidden place below.   ⸻   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.