Alexandre Dumas - The Count Of Monte Cristo

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.