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  • CostasNarrativeXP ft The Count of Monte Cristo Volume IV 77 讀你聽2.2 基度山恩仇記

    CostasNarrativeXP ft The Count of Monte Cristo Volume IV 77 讀你聽2.2 基度山恩仇記
    2025/11/06

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    CostasNarrativeXP end of the year feature
    Alexandre Dumas "The Count of Monte Cristo"
    Plot outline by Auguste Maquet

    A sweeping tale of betrayal, vengeance, and redemption, following Edmond Dantès as he transforms from wronged sailor to cunning, resourceful Monte Cristo.

    Volume IV Chapter 77
    00:30 77 Monte Cristo introduces Albert to Haydée, Ali Pasha’s daughter, who recounts her father’s betrayal and enslavement. Albert listens, unaware that his own father was the traitor responsible for her family’s downfall.

    Main Characters of Volume IV
    Edmond Dantès / Count of Monte Cristo – Brilliant, resourceful, and vengeful; uses intelligence and disguise to manipulate events and punish wrongdoers.
    Baron Danglars – Ambitious, greedy, and scheming banker; morally corrupt and self-serving.
    Gérard de Villefort – Calculating, ambitious prosecutor; obsessed with reputation and hiding family secrets.
    Madame de Villefort – Cold, manipulative, and ruthless; prioritizes wealth and status over morality.
    Valentine de Villefort – Gentle, kind, and virtuous; represents innocence and moral integrity.
    Noirtier de Villefort – Wise, strong-willed patriarch; paralyzed but mentally sharp and influential.
    Haydée – Loyal, intelligent, and devoted; embodies gratitude and love toward Monte Cristo.
    Maximilien Morrel – Courageous, honorable, and passionate; driven by loyalty and love.

    Costa's Wordbook
    Saint Bartholomew's Day massacre - a targeted group of assassinations and a wave of Catholic mob violence directed against the Huguenots (French Calvinist Protestants) during the French Wars of Religion. Traditionally believed to have been instigated by Queen Catherine de' Medici
    To pay one's addresses - arch. Of a man, to court, woo, or formally pursue someone for marriage
    Cajolery n coaxing or flattery intended to persuade someone to do something (ca Jole ry)
    Isis - The goddess Isis (from Egyptian mythology) was associated with mystery cults in ancient times, secret religious rites only known to initiates
    Latakia n a highly aromatic Turkish smoking tobacco (la te Kia)
    Enjoin v instruct or urge (someone) to do something (inJoin)
    Interdict v prohibit or forbid
    Εἰπέ - grk, speak
    Palikari (Palikares pl) - grk, n a young, brave man, or historically, a Greek soldier in the War of Independence against the Ottomans
    Seraskier n hist. the commander-in-chief and minister of war of the Ottoman Empire (seres Skier)
    Kataphygion - grk, refuge or shelter
    Priming n gunpowder placed in the pan of a firearm to ignite a charge; a substance that prepares something for use or action (Prime ming)
    Firman n an edict issued by an Ottoman or Middle Eastern ruler; a grant or permit (Fur men)
    Chasten v (of a rebuke or misfortune) have a restraining or moderating effect on (Chasen)

    Complete Features
    Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations

    Milestone
    2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release
    2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release
    2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release
    2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content

    Patreon: costasaudiobook
    Podcast: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn



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  • CostasNarrativeXP ft The Count of Monte Cristo Volume IV 74,75,76 讀你聽2.2 基度山恩仇記

    CostasNarrativeXP ft The Count of Monte Cristo Volume IV 74,75,76 讀你聽2.2 基度山恩仇記
    2025/11/05

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    CostasNarrativeXP end of the year feature
    Alexandre Dumas "The Count of Monte Cristo"
    Plot outline by Auguste Maquet

    A sweeping tale of betrayal, vengeance, and redemption, following Edmond Dantès as he transforms from wronged sailor to cunning, resourceful Monte Cristo.

    Volume IV Chapter 74,75,76
    00:30 74 Two days after the Saint-Mérans’ funeral, Villefort insists Franz and Valentine sign the marriage contract; preparations proceed, but Barrois announces Noirtier wishes to see Franz immediately, prompting them to follow him.
    21:42 75 Noirtier directs Franz to a document detailing his father's death. The General was killed in a fair duel by a Bonapartist president after refusing their plot. Franz asks the killer's name. Noirtier confesses himself.
    45:58 76 Monte Cristo visits the Danglars, learns of financial losses and broken engagements. Andrea courts Eugénie; Albert appears indifferent. Danglars favors Andrea, hinting at Fernand’s scandalous past in Greece.

    Main Characters of Volume IV
    Edmond Dantès / Count of Monte Cristo – Brilliant, resourceful, and vengeful; uses intelligence and disguise to manipulate events and punish wrongdoers.
    Baron Danglars – Ambitious, greedy, and scheming banker; morally corrupt and self-serving.
    Gérard de Villefort – Calculating, ambitious prosecutor; obsessed with reputation and hiding family secrets.
    Madame de Villefort – Cold, manipulative, and ruthless; prioritizes wealth and status over morality.
    Valentine de Villefort – Gentle, kind, and virtuous; represents innocence and moral integrity.
    Noirtier de Villefort – Wise, strong-willed patriarch; paralyzed but mentally sharp and influential.
    Haydée – Loyal, intelligent, and devoted; embodies gratitude and love toward Monte Cristo.
    Maximilien Morrel – Courageous, honorable, and passionate; driven by loyalty and love.

    Costa's Wordbook
    Dignitary n a person considered to be important because of high rank or office (Dig nit tary)
    Devotee n a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something (Dev ve tee)
    Tenacem propositi virum - latin, a man steadfast in purpose
    Marengo - Battle of Marengo, Napoleon’s French forces defeated the Austrians in northern Italy, solidifying his power as First Consul.
    Austerlitz - Battle of Austerlitz, Napoleon’s decisive victory over Russian and Austrian armies, considered his greatest tactical triumph.
    Eo rus - latin, I go to the country; In context, the quote on Voltaire to convey a desire for a simple, peaceful death in the countryside, away from pomp and grandeur.
    Trestle n a framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, used in pairs to support a flat surface such as a table top (Tressel)

    hoar frost n a greyish-white crystalline deposit of frozen water vapour formed in clear still weather on vegetation, fences, etc
    Deliberation n long and careful consideration or discussion

    Sappho - an ancient Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos, flourishing in the 6th century BCE and renowned for her passionate and personal poetry
    Thalberg - Sigismond Thalberg, an Austrian composer and one of the most distinguished virtuoso pianists of the 19th century
    Cavatina n a short operatic aria in simple style without repeated sections (ita, Ca va tina)

    Complete Features
    Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations

    Milestone
    2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release
    2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release
    2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release
    2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content

    Patreon: costasaudiobook
    Podcast: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn



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  • Costa's Audio Book ft The Count of Monte Cristo Volume III 讀你聽2.2 基度山恩仇記

    Costa's Audio Book ft The Count of Monte Cristo Volume III 讀你聽2.2 基度山恩仇記
    2025/11/03
    Show your feedback: https://open.firstory.me/user/cln9oxg7r007d01xyhd0fadj5/comments CAB - Costa's Audio Book end of the year feature Alexandre Dumas "The Count of Monte Cristo" Plot outline by Auguste Maquet Early 19th-century Europe, France. Dantès the protagonist, a young sailor, is cruelly betrayed and wrongfully imprisoned. Finally breaking free, he uses a hard-earned treasure to accelerate his plans for vengeance. Re-entering Paris, he dazzles society with wealth and charm. Weaving subtle schemes, he tests the morals of those around him. New allies and rivals emerge, shaping the path of his journey. Volume III Chapter 48-73 00:30 48 Villefort thanks Monte Cristo for saving his family; they debate civilized versus natural justice. Villefort then discloses that his father, Noirtier, a once-powerful Jacobin and senator, now lives paralyzed after a devastating stroke. 49 Monte Cristo visits Haydée in her lavish rooms, offers her freedom, but she vows loyalty; he reminds her of youth, urging independence, and only asks she conceal her true parentage in Paris. 50 Monte Cristo visits Maximilian, Julie, and Emmanuel, admiring their blissful home. They recall their benefactor through relics; Monte Cristo suggests Lord Wilmore, while Maximilian’s father insists it was Edmond Dantès’s spirit. 1:02:03 51 Maximilian meets Valentine, who feels unloved and trapped in an arranged marriage. They vow not to give up hope, but Monte Cristo’s arrival forces Valentine to leave. 52 Monte Cristo reminds Madame de Villefort of their past meeting in Italy, discusses poisons and antidotes, and offers her a deadly potion disguised as medicine, subtly fueling her dangerous curiosity. 2:11:42 53 Monte Cristo and Haydée attend the opera, drawing great attention. From her seat, Haydée recognizes Fernand as the man who betrayed her father, Ali Pacha, and sold her into slavery. 54 Albert and Debray visit the Count. They discuss Albert’s unwanted engagement to Eugénie. Debray reveals Madame Danglars gambles with stock money. Albert jokes about false news. Count suspects Debray leaks secrets. 3:14:21 55 Major Cavalcanti visits Monte Cristo, guided by Abbe Busoni’s instructions, to reunite with his long-lost son. He reveals his late wife Olivia and a retroactive marriage making their son Andrea legitimate and heir. 56 Monte Cristo instructs the younger man to pose as Andrea Cavalcanti, the Major’s long-lost son. He provides both men with forged papers, fine clothes, and invites them to his Saturday dinner. 57 Valentine and Maximilien meet secretly, lamenting her forced marriage and family greed. Eugénie wishes for artistic freedom. Valentine distrusts Monte Cristo despite Maximilien’s faith, urging secrecy in their forbidden love. 4:30:14 58 Villefort informs paralyzed Noirtier of Valentine’s arranged marriage to Franz d’Epinay, son of his old enemy. Enraged, Noirtier signals for a notary, hinting at a plan to help Valentine escape the union. 59 Noirtier dictates a will through blinks, leaving his fortune to Valentine only if she refuses to marry Franz d’Epinay. Should she wed him, her inheritance goes to charity. Villefort furiously insists otherwise. 60 The Count visits the Villeforts, gives his country house address, discusses Valentine’s marriage, notes family and political tensions, Madame de Villefort’s anger, coming inheritance, and departs to inspect a telegraph station. 5:32:59 61 Monte Cristo visits a telegraph office, bribing the gardener-operator to send a false message to the ministry, causing Debray to mislead Madame Danglars. Her husband sells Spanish bonds at a loss. 62 Count's Auteuil house, transformed under Bertuccio’s design, receives nine guests. Danglars, sour from financial loss, probes the wealthy Cavalcantis. Bertuccio recognizes Mme Danglars, Villefort, and Andrea as Benedetto. 63 At dinner, Monte Cristo describes a murder in his house’s old bedroom, terrifying Villefort and Madame Danglars. He shows them the garden, revealing a buried infant’s remains, forcing the guilty pair into panic and secrecy. 6:31:07 64 Caderousse, escaped from prison, stops Andrea's departing carriage. He threatens to reveal Andrea’s true identity as Benedetto unless paid 200 francs monthly. Reluctantly, Andrea agrees, securing the beggar’s silence. 65 Danglars confronts Madame Danglars about losing 700,000 francs from false bond tips, linking her and Debray’s roles, demands repayment, and reveals he knows her first husband’s suicide secret, shocking her. 66 Danglars reports Manfredi’s bankruptcy to the Count, discusses Cavalcanti’s wealth, hints at Andrea marrying Eugénie, expresses reservations about Albert de Morcerf, and alludes to Morcerf’s Greek past and Janina inquiry. 7:32:39 67 Villefort confides to Madame Danglars that Monte Cristo’s discovery terrifies him; he buried their newborn thinking it dead, was stabbed, and later found the box gone. He suspects...
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