Publisher's Synopsis
The Three Musketeers - read by Titanic actor Jonathan Hyde - 'All for one and one for all' is the Musketeers' motto. It is now no doubt also a motto for countless children and adults alike who have enjoyed Dumas' swashbuckling story and its numerous adaptations. A brilliant adventure story, it follows the young D'Artagnan, who seeks a life with the King's guards after hearing of their gallant and loyal reputation.
The Count of Monte Cristo - read by acclaimed film, stage and television actor Tim Pigott-Smith- A tale of love, betrayal, revenge, adventure and redemption, The Count of Monte Cristo is the story of Edmond Dantes. Engaged to marry a beautiful woman, jealous 'friends' hatch a plan to destroy him. Through many trials and tribulations, aliases and changes, Edmond never forgets or forgives his persecutors. When he returns to his old life, it is in disguise as The Count of Monte Cristo, and he will stop at nothing to make sure his old foes get what they deserve.
