EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 20 MIN
The Prayer of Gold (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 10)
from The Countdown of Monte Cristo · host Grunt Work Podcasts
Ecstasy, terror, and gratitude overwhelm the new heir of Spada’s fortune. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24, Edmond staggers between disbelief and frenzy, frightening the goats of Monte Cristo with his wild cries before falling to his knees in prayer. At last he begins to measure his fortune: gold ingots, crowns bearing the effigy of Alexander VI, pearls, diamonds, and jewels beyond reckoning. That night he keeps watch at the grotto’s mouth, armed and sleepless — a man transformed by both joy and fear at his unimaginable wealth. ⸻ 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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Ecstasy, terror, and gratitude overwhelm the new heir of Spada’s fortune.
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The Prayer of Gold (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 24 – Part 10)
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