EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 7 MIN
The Rendezvous — Albert Promises Entry into Paris Society (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 38 – Part 3)
from The Countdown of Monte Cristo · host Grunt Work Podcasts
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Count presses his request for access to Paris society, seeking a guide into its circles. He frames his position as an outsider, unfamiliar with the capital and its world, and asks Albert to open those doors upon his arrival. Albert agrees at once, strengthened by news that he is soon returning to Paris for a marriage arrangement that will connect him to its highest ranks. With that, he offers both himself and his family’s position in support of the Count’s entrance. The path to Paris is secured through Albert’s promise. ⸻ 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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In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Count presses his request for access to Paris society, seeking a guide into its circles. He frames his position as an outsider, unfamiliar with the capital and its world, and asks Albert to open those doors upon his arrival. Albert agrees at once, strengthened by news that he is soon returning to Paris for a marriage arrangement that will connect him to its highest ranks. With that, he offers both himself and his family’s position in support of the Count’s entrance. The path to Paris is secured through Albert’s promise. ⸻ 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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The Rendezvous — Albert Promises Entry into Paris Society (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 38 – Part 3)
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