The Lermina, Jules 1839-1915 creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I" by Jules Lermina is a novel written in the late 19th century. This narrative serves as a sequel to Alexandre Dumas's classic tale, featuring the enigmatic Count of Monte-Cristo and diving into the lives of characters entangled in themes of revenge, identity, and the consequences of past actions. The story introduces new protagonists like Benedetto and Eugenie, exploring their ambitions, relationships, and the unfolding drama surrounding a marriage contract, a murder trial, and a family tragedy. At the start of the book, a marriage contract is set to be signed between Eugenie, the daughter of the wealthy banker Danglars, and Count Andrea Cavalcanti. However, the event is disrupted by shocking revelations, including the murder of a former galley slave associated with the count. Recognized through an unexpected twist, the narrative builds a foundation of intrigue as characters grapple with their identities and familial ties. The opening establishes a wealthy societal backdrop where reputation and scandal are at stake, hinting at the imminent chaos as relationships and secrets begin to unspool. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-07-07 E-text prepared by Juergen Lohnert, Martin Pettit, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Fathers and sons -- Fiction Adventure stories Dantès, Edmond (Fictitious character) -- Fiction PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22018 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22018 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133516.0 22018