The Count of Monte Cristo - Chapter 5 – The Marriage Feast

Edmond Dantès’s joy reaches its peak as he prepares to marry his beloved Mercédès. Friends and family gather in celebration, the feast overflowing with laughter, music, and anticipation. Yet even in this moment of happiness, shadows linger at the edge of the festivities. Unseen plots and envious hearts move quietly against him, setting the stage for a sudden fall from grace.