The Count of Monte Cristo - Chapter 17 – The Abbé’s Chamber

In the Abbé’s hidden chamber, Edmond Dantès discovers wonders beyond belief—homemade pens, ink, lamps, and even a great manuscript written on scraps of linen. But the abbé offers more than ingenuity; he offers truth. Piece by piece, he unravels the conspiracy that destroyed Edmond’s life: Danglars’ envy, Fernand’s jealousy, and Villefort’s betrayal. Rage and the thirst for vengeance burn within Edmond as he swears a dreadful oath. Yet alongside this fire, the abbé begins reshaping Edmond through knowledge, teaching him languages, history, and philosophy. Their friendship deepens as their escape plan nears completion—until fate strikes suddenly, and Faria collapses with a mysterious seizure.