The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I

"The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I" by Jules Lermina is a continuation of a famous story focusing on revenge and secrets from the past. It introduces characters such as Benedetto and Eugenie, who are caught up in drama involving a marriage agreement, a trial for murder, and sorrow within a family. The story kicks off with a grand wedding arrangement between Eugenie, the banker's daughter, and Count Andrea Cavalcanti, but the celebration is crashed by surprising disclosures, including the murder of someone who used to be enslaved and is connected to the count. Identities become blurred and family links are questioned as the characters deal with fame, scandal, and hidden truths, setting the stage for disarray and the breakdown of relationships.