<P> The story takes place in France , Italy , and islands in the Mediterranean during the historical events of 1815 -- 1839 : the era of the Bourbon Restoration through the reign of Louis - Philippe of France . It begins just before the Hundred Days period ( when Napoleon returned to power after his exile ) . The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book , an adventure story primarily concerned with themes of hope , justice , vengeance , mercy , and forgiveness . It centres on a man who is wrongfully imprisoned , escapes from jail , acquires a fortune , and sets about exacting revenge on those responsible for his imprisonment . His plans have devastating consequences for both the innocent and the guilty . </P>
<P> The story takes place in France , Italy , and islands in the Mediterranean during the historical events of 1815 -- 1839 : the era of the Bourbon Restoration through the reign of Louis - Philippe of France . It begins just before the Hundred Days period ( when Napoleon returned to power after his exile ) . The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book , an adventure story primarily concerned with themes of hope , justice , vengeance , mercy , and forgiveness . It centres on a man who is wrongfully imprisoned , escapes from jail , acquires a fortune , and sets about exacting revenge on those responsible for his imprisonment . His plans have devastating consequences for both the innocent and the guilty . </P>
when was the count of monte cristo set
when was the count of monte cristo set
1815 -- 1839
1815 -- 1839