{"title":"Carlton Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarlton Holder is a talented writer with a flair for weaving intricate tales that captivate readers and transport them to fascinating worlds. Renowned for his work in the world of graphic novels, Holder has an adept ability to blend compelling narratives with striking visuals, creating a unique literary experience for his audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his captivating works, \"The Curse of Monte Cristo\" stands out as a must-read. This graphic novel draws inspiration from the timeless classic \"The Count of Monte Cristo\" by Alexandre Dumas, reimagining the tale with a fresh and imaginative twist. Holder's keen storytelling prowess is evident as he brings both new and seasoned readers on a thrilling journey filled with adventure and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarlton Holder's books are perfect for anyone who appreciates the art of graphic storytelling and seeks stories that are as visually stunning as they are intellectually engaging. Delve into his collection and discover the compelling narratives and vibrant illustrations that await.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-curse-of-monte-cristo-by-carlton-holder-9781524892432","title":"The Curse of Monte Cristo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJourney to the beginnings of the bloody days of the Haitian Revolution, with a classic tale of revenge and reclamation, reimagined with a horror twist, in \u003ci\u003eThe Curse of Monte Cristo\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrance, 1788. Edmond Dantès, a Haitian of African descent and Parisian citizen, has been sentenced to a life of hell at Château d'If for treason against the Ancien Régime. Once a man of faith, Edmond believes he’s been abandoned by God, and the only thing that keeps him going is his deep hatred of those who he believes have framed him. Faria, an older prisoner who becomes a mentor to Edmond, confesses, “I am not flesh of this realm. Your lust for revenge drew me here.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they escape the prison and return to Saint Domingue, where the smell of rebellion is thick in the air. Edmond, once an enslaved man himself, thought he had escaped the colonised land and his past life for good, only to return as the wealthy and mysterious Count of \u003ci\u003eMonte Cristo\u003c\/i\u003e. In pursuit of his enemies – including Mercedes, once his fiancée – he finds his careful rage growing only more reckless and ravenous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaydee, a young revolutionist, tries to use his fury for good, while Faria, drunk off the misery Edmond has caused, hungers for the fresh taste of innocent blood. As Edmond’s enemies begin to catch on to the count’s true identity, and the fight for liberation from the French colonists swells to a pop, Edmond must reckon with the deal he’s made with Faria. Is it any more sinister – or any different – than the pact he’s made with his own inner demons?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082756964588,"sku":"9781524892432","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25517623482730.jpg?v=1765277339"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/carlton-holder.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}