{"title":"David Dabel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the intriguing works of \u003cem\u003eDavid Dabel\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author in the realm of graphic novels. Known for his captivating storytelling and dynamic illustrations, Dabel brings a unique flair to classic tales, making them accessible and exciting to new generations of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the notable titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Curse of Monte Cristo\u003c\/em\u003e. This graphic novel reimagines the timeless classic with vibrant art and engaging narrative techniques, ensuring a fresh and thrilling experience for both long-time fans and newcomers alike. Set against the rich backdrop of 19th-century France, the story delves into themes of revenge, justice, and redemption with a contemporary twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Dabel's work is perfect for readers who appreciate the fusion of literature's timeless qualities with the modern, visual punch of graphic storytelling. Dive into these imaginative adventures and explore tales where the visuals are just as compelling as the words.\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":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25517623482730.jpg?v=1765277339"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/david-dabel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}