The Guests — Albert Prepares to Introduce a New Guest (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 39 – Part 7)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder salon fills with conversation as Albert and Debray pass the time before breakfast. They exchange remarks on politics, society, and daily life, moving easily between irony and familiarity.   Albert hints at an introduction, describing a man unlike those Debray already knows, while the morning continues with wine, cigars, and casual talk. The anticipation builds as the promised guest draws nearer.   The moment approaches, and the introduction is set.   ⸻   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.