Most food historian generally think that the Monte Cristo sandwich is a variation of a French dish called Croque Monsieur, originally served in cafes in Paris. This sandwich is still a popular throughout France and Switzerland. If you love French Toast, this sandwich is for you! The Count of Monte Cristo is a French adventure novel that is a literary classic from 1844. The author, Alexandre Dumas is also the author of The Three Musketeers. The Count of Monte Cristo takes place in France, Italy and the Mediterranean. The themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness centers on a man who is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes from jail, acquires a fortune, and sets about exacting revenge on those responsible for his imprisonment. The consequences for both innocent and guilty are devastating.
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