The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas is a must-read. A classical tale of vengeance. Originally written in French, Le Compte de Monte-Cristo completed in 1844.

I love French, french cuisine, french language, french fries, french kiss, et cetera. Portraying French nobility in the 18th century. 

It reminds me of Rizal's Noli Me Tangere and its sequel El Filibusterismo. Edmond Dantes equals to Crisostomo Ibarra and the Count of Monte Cristo is to Simoun.