The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas | Chapters 65–67 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Madame Danglars and Debray are involved in a stock market scheme, while Danglars faces revelations about her past and Monte Cristo continues his machinations.

Key Insights

• ❓ Debray's stock market scheme reveals the corrupt practices within the Ministry of the Interior.
• 🥺 Madame Danglars is involved in an illicit affair with Debray, leading to her participation in the financial scheme.
• 🍝 Monte Cristo's revelations about Danglars' past demonstrate his ability to manipulate and expose the secrets of those around him.
• ⛩️ Danglars' reservations about the engagement between her daughter Eugenie and albear hint at potential conflicts within their relationship.
• 🍝 Danglars' disclosure about Fernand's past suggests a troubled history that may have consequences in the future.
• 🪜 The revelation of the rumored engagement between Andreia and Marquis Cavalcanti adds a layer of complexity to the story.
• 👶 V4's explanation of the missing baby's skeleton uncovers a tale of deception and potential blackmail.

Transcript

in Chapter 65 of The Count of Monte Cristo later that evening after arriving back in Paris Debray is making himself at home in madame danglars room suddenly miss your damned glare bursts into the room and abruptly asks too bright to leave so he can talk to his wife she's been passing along to her husband information that Debray picks up at the Mini... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: How is Debray making money in the stock market?

Debray utilizes insider information from the Ministry of the Interior to gain an advantage and make profitable investments.

Q: Why does Danglars suspect a false Telegraph message?

Danglars believes that his political enemies are behind the false Telegraph message, as it led to his significant financial losses in the Spanish bonds.

Q: How does Monte Cristo learn about Danglars' past?

Monte Cristo reveals his knowledge of Danglars' previous affairs and the suicide of her first husband, demonstrating his extensive knowledge and power.

Q: What secrets does Danglars share about Fernand?

Danglars discloses that Fernand bought his title and changed his name from Mondego after a mysterious incident involving Ali Pasha in Greece.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Debray is using insider information from the Ministry of the Interior to make money in the stock market, but suspects a false Telegraph message is intended to ruin him.

• Madame Danglars is caught up in the scheme, as she receives a share of Debray's profits. Danglars expects her to reimburse him when he loses.

• Monte Cristo learns about Danglars' past, including her multiple affairs and the suicide of her first husband.