The Grottos of Monte Cristo (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 23 – Part 4)

Dantès presses Jacopo about the hidden grottos of Monte Cristo — only to be told that none exist. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 23, Edmond wrestles with doubt and resolves to delay his search until morning. Meanwhile, a phantom-like vessel arrives, and the smugglers set to work. Even as he labors alongside them, Dantès fears his eagerness may betray him, masking his restlessness beneath the sadness prison has etched into his face.   ⸻   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.