the count of monte cristo is a novel by alexandre dumas, père. the story is about revenge and forgiveness. the main character of the book, edmond dantès, is wrongly sent to prison. there, he meets an old priest named faria, who tells dantès of a treasure. he escapes and finds the large treasure. he uses it to carry out a plan of revenge on the three people who sent him to prison. the novel was well received by critics and readers. it has been adapted to many stage plays and movies.