<b>This is an Abridged Edition</b><br><br><br><br>For Edmond Dantes life couldn't be better. At nineteen he is soon to be captain of his own ship and about to be married to his true love Mercedes. But his life is suddenly turned upside down when on his wedding day he is arrested. Without a fair trial he is condemned to solitary confinement in the miserable Chateau d'If. Soon it is clear that Edmond has been framed by a handful of powerful enemies jealous of his success. <br><br><br><br>While locked away Edmond learns from another prisoner Abbé Faria of a secret treasure hidden on the island of Monte Cristo. Faria teaches Edmond history science languages and philosophy turning him into a well-rounded individual. Edmond concocts a daring and audacious plan: escape and find the treasure. But years pass before Edmond can escape. Once he does he transforms himself into the Count of Monte Cristo and launches his plan for revenge against those who imprisoned him.