"The story takes place in France, Italy and several Mediterranean islands during the historical events of 1814-1838. It deals with all the issues of justice, vengeance, mercy and forgiveness, and is told in the style of an adventure story." --
"Set against the tumultuous years of the post Napoleonic era, Dumas's grand historical romance recounts the swashbuckling adventures of Edmond Dantès, a dashing young sailor falsely accused of treason"--Jacket.