EPISODE · Sep 6, 2025 · 8 MIN
The Last Attempt (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 7)
from The Countdown of Monte Cristo · host Grunt Work Podcasts
Dantès waits for the moment to give the restorative, counting twelve drops, then the rest of the phial when no change comes. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, a violent tremor shakes Faria’s body, but the spark of life fades. Edmond feels the heartbeat slow, then stop entirely, as the abbé’s eyes remain open in stillness. ⸻ 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.
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Dantès waits for the moment to give the restorative, counting twelve drops, then the rest of the phial when no change comes.
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The Last Attempt (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 7)
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