The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 76 summary
Chapter 76 of 117 · Volume 4 · 14 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 76, Andrea Cavalcanti gains social standing and Danglars’s favor as a possible husband for Eugénie, while Albert de Morcerf shows little jealousy of his rival. Danglars asks Monte Cristo to demand clear marriage terms from Albert’s father, then receives news from Greece that strengthens his hostility toward Albert.
What happens
- Andrea gains acceptance in Paris with papers supporting his parentage and reports of a large fortune.
- Monte Cristo visits Madame Danglars, while Eugénie withdraws to make music with Louise d’Armilly.
- Danglars admits Andrea to the musicians’ room, and Madame Danglars discusses financial losses and the Villefort family’s troubles.
- Albert arrives and remains outwardly indifferent as Danglars praises Andrea and encourages his closeness to Eugénie.
- Danglars asks Monte Cristo to obtain definite marriage terms from Albert’s father.
- A courier from Greece brings news concerning Fernand and Yanina; Danglars demands Albert’s departure, leaving Andrea without his rival.
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Danglars turns his dissatisfaction into a demand for definite marriage terms. His impatience threatens the existing engagement while Andrea enjoys his favor.
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