The Vendetta — Benedetto’s Troubling Childhood (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 44 – Part 13)

The Count of Monte Cristo hears Bertuccio describe the childhood of the boy they named Benedetto. Though lovingly raised by Assunta, Benedetto soon reveals a troubling nature through theft, deceit, and defiance. When confronted over a stolen monkey, the young boy shocks Bertuccio with a declaration that strikes at the heart of their family. The child they rescued begins to reveal the person he is becoming.   ⸻   New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countdownofmontecristo.com   Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each chapter: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod   Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3vyewhvQugX5M3oREl57A   ⸻   The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel — every day, for four years. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.