EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 7 MIN
The Search Exhausted (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18 – Part 9)
from The Countdown of Monte Cristo · host Grunt Work Podcasts
Faria recounts years spent scouring the Spada archives for any trace of the missing fortune — and finding nothing. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18, the inheritance appears lost to history, leaving the Count of Spada in poverty. Upon the count’s death, Faria inherits the family papers, vast library, and the gold-cornered breviary — and on Christmas Day, 1807, an unexpected moment sets the stage for discovery. ⸻ 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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Faria recounts years spent scouring the Spada archives for any trace of the missing fortune.
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The Search Exhausted (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18 – Part 9)
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