Today we will jet to Rome, to one of the settings in the book, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. Yes, much of the story takes place in France, but since we are virtually visiting Ro m e today, we'll discuss what happens to The C ount while he was there. An opening to an inner court, Rome - Photo by Mary Vee After Edmond Dantés escapes prison and becomes the Count of Monte Cristo, we find him in Rome at the carnival. Rome was the perfect place to set this scene. The city is crowded, busy, and full of life. The Count rode in a luxurious carriage while we traveled in a tour bus, no sane person would attempt driving Rome's city roads without experience. What amazed us most was the driver's ability to turn the monster vehicle ninety degrees without touching a curb....
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