Edmond Dantes, a young sailor, is imprisoned on his wedding day for a crime he has not committed. He decides to end his life but a scratching on his cell wall prevents him from doing so. He begins digging towards the source of the sound, meets a fellow prisoner, and learns about a treasure trove hidden on an island. Determined to avenge himself, he escapes and with the help of the treasure, comes back to society as the rich Count of Monte Cristo. The Count of Monte Cristo is a legendary saga of romance, betrayal, punishment, and revenge. This literary masterpiece has been translated into almost all popular languages spoken.