The Guests — Beauchamp Joins the Breakfast Before the Count Arrives (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 39 – Part 8)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder salon fills further as Beauchamp arrives before the appointed breakfast. He joins Albert and Debray, and their conversation turns to politics, newspapers, and public affairs, each speaking from his own place within that world.   Their exchange moves quickly between wit and rivalry, while Albert reminds them that others are expected before they sit down to table. The room gathers voices as the hour advances.   The company assembles, awaiting the final arrivals.   ⸻   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.