EPISODE · Aug 29, 2025 · 12 MIN
The Will and the Fortune (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18 – Part 12)
from The Countdown of Monte Cristo · host Grunt Work Podcasts
Faria explains how he reconstructed Cardinal Spada’s will and the treasure’s location — and how his attempt to claim it led to his arrest. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18, he pledges the fortune to Dantès: half if they escape together, all if Edmond escapes alone. With the Spada family extinct, the two million Roman crowns — nearly thirteen million in modern currency — await without another rightful heir. ⸻ 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 explains how he reconstructed Cardinal Spada’s will.
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The Will and the Fortune (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18 – Part 12)
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