The Count of Monte Cristo

Baroness Danglars Hides

English · Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller

Alexandre Dumas’s The Count of Monte Cristo is a sweeping tale of betrayal, imprisonment, escape, and revenge. Edmond Dantès, a young sailor falsely accused of treason, loses his freedom and the future he expected. After a daring escape and the discovery of a hidden fortune, he returns to society under a new identity: the Count of Monte Cristo.

The story follows the Count as he moves through the world of his former enemies, carefully arranging encounters that expose their ambitions and past wrongs. Its dramatic turns combine intrigue, disguises, secrets, and questions about justice, loyalty, and the cost of vengeance. The title “Baroness Danglars Hides” points to a moment in this larger story, while the radio adaptation presents the adventure through spoken performance and sound.

Listeners can expect a classic adventure drama shaped by suspense and elaborate plotting, with the Count’s transformation at its center. The appeal lies in watching a wronged man wield immense patience and power—and in wondering whether revenge can truly restore what was taken from him.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.