The Presentation — Albert Reflects on Monte Cristo’s Visit (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 41 – Part 16)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, Albert reflects on the remarkable impression his guest has left upon the Morcerf household. He recalls how warmly his father received Monte Cristo and how naturally the two men conversed before finding his mother lost in quiet contemplation. Believing she has fallen asleep, Albert slips away, convinced that anyone capable of affecting her so deeply must be extraordinary. Even in the stables, Monte Cristo’s magnificent carriage gives him one more reason to admire—and envy—his visitor. Albert leaves the day more certain than ever that the Count of Monte Cristo is unlike any man he has known.   ⸻   New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countdownofmontecristo.com   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.