Alexandre Dumas, Margaret Brantley, Mitsu Yamamoto, Robin Waterfield - The Count of Monte Cristo: Level Three

If you are really interested in understanding beyond theory how exactly "the end justifies the means", you have found the answer to your prayers. The cruelty of Count Mondego in betraying his best friend, Edmond Dantes, so that he could enjoy Dante's soon-to-be-bride sending Dantes to prison for a murder he did not commit. The turnaround of Dantes to Count of Montecristo is magnificient and self-powering. Dantes impersonation of Montecristo and the carry out of his revenge clearly displays how far a man will go to obtain what is rightfully his disregarding any ethical and moral conduct as well as the law.

The story is slow but very compelling and will keep you hooked.

I recommend reading a plot summary to understand the story so that you can further enjoy Dumas' magic.