Who is the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth'this rip-roaring tale of revenge is packed with adventure - from a daring prison escape to a hunt for hidden trasure and a duel at dawn.The Count of Monte Cristo is in Series Three of Usborne Young Reading, which combines good stories with easy reading text.Usborne Young Reading has been developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer at Roehampton University.Series One is for readers who have just started reading alone.Series Two is for readers who are growing in confidence.Series Three is for readers who are ready for longer stories.