Young sailor Edmond Dantès has it all lined up: a job he loves, a woman he adores, and a future that seems pretty much guaranteed. One small problem - a few jealous "friends" and a whispered accusation are enough to turn his life into a nightmare. In a heartbeat, Edmond loses his freedom, his name, and any faith he ever had in justice. But in the darkness of his prison cell, something new is born: knowledge, patience, and a plan so careful and cold that it will shake the lives of everyone who betrayed him.