Audiobooks by Alexandre Dumas

"This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. When Alexandre Dumas witnesses a quarryman confess to a horrifying murder—claiming his wife's severed head spoke to him after death—he finds himself drawn into an evening of supernatural tales that blur the line between the living and the dead. At a dinner party in Fontenay-aux-Roses, a doctor, a priest, a police superintendent, and other guests gather to debate whether such 'deathly activity' is truly possible. One by one, they share their own chilling encounters with the supernatural: a guillotined lover's head that retains consciousness, a pale woman pursued by her dead brother's vengeful ghost, a vampire's bloody visitation in the Carpathian Mountains, and the restless spirits of France's revolutionary Terror. Written during the tumultuous revolutions of 1848, The Thousand and One Phantoms showcases Dumas at his Gothic best—weaving historical trauma with macabre imagination, revolutionary violence with supernatural horror. These frame-narrative tales reveal a different side of the master storyteller: one fascinated by death, haunted by the guillotine's shadow, and captivated by the question of what lies beyond. From the blood-soaked streets of revolutionary Paris to remote Eastern European castles, Dumas crafts an atmosphere of 'unrelenting detail and almost unbearable suspense' that rivals the greatest Gothic horror of the era. A dark masterpiece from the author of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo—proving Dumas could terrify as brilliantly as he could entertain."

Alexandre Dumas (Author), AI Voice Charles Owen (Narrator)

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The Woman with the Velvet Necklace

"This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Paris, 1793. The guillotine's blade falls without mercy, and terror stalks the streets. Young Hoffmann arrives in the bloodsoaked capital with dreams of art and culture, bound by a sacred promise to his beloved Antonia back in Germany. But when he witnesses the horrific execution of Madame du Barry, his world tilts toward madness. At the Opera, he encounters her—Arsène, the mysterious dancer whose beauty is matched only by her terrible secret. Around her neck lies a velvet necklace with a silver clasp shaped like a guillotine. She is Danton's mistress, untouchable and irresistible. Consumed by obsession, Hoffmann breaks his solemn vow, gambling away his honor for a single night with this enigmatic woman. But in the morning, he will discover the horrifying truth about the woman with the velvet necklace—and learn that some desires exact a price beyond imagining. From the master of historical adventure comes this haunting tale of passion and terror, where the line between the living and the dead grows thin, and love becomes a dance with death itself. 'A recognized classic of the gothic fantastique genre... Dumas explores the boundaries between desire and madness with masterful precision.' Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) is the legendary author of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo. In this lesser-known masterpiece, he ventures into the realm of supernatural horror, creating an unforgettable portrait of Revolutionary France at its most terrifying."

Alexandre Dumas (Author), AI Voice Charles Owen (Narrator)

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Castle Eppstein

"This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In the shadow of an ancient castle lies a tale of forbidden love, dark secrets, and supernatural vengeance. Set against the romantic backdrop of the Rhine Valley, Alexandre Dumas weaves a haunting Gothic romance that will captivate readers from the very first page. When young Maximilian encounters the mysterious and beautiful Albine at the foreboding Castle Eppstein, he becomes entangled in a web of family curses, ancient prophecies, and deadly passions that span generations. As the castle's dark history begins to unfold, Maximilian discovers that some loves transcend death itself—and that the price of breaking an age-old curse may be higher than he ever imagined. With the supernatural forces that haunt the castle's halls growing stronger, time is running out to save both his beloved and his very soul. From the master storyteller who brought us The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo comes a spellbinding tale that blends romance, mystery, and the supernatural into an unforgettable literary experience. A Gothic masterpiece that explores the eternal struggle between love and destiny, life and death. 'Dumas proves once again that no one can match his ability to weave together passion, intrigue, and the supernatural into a tale that will keep readers breathless until the final page.'"

Alexandre Dumas (Author), AI Voice Charles Owen (Narrator)

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Georges

"This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. A man denied his birthright. A society built on prejudice. A love that defies every barrier. In the lush paradise of Mauritius, Georges Munier returns from France a wealthy, educated gentleman—only to discover that in the eyes of the island's white plantation society, his mixed-race heritage makes him less than human. No amount of refinement, intelligence, or honor can overcome the color of his skin. Denied the woman he loves and humiliated at every turn, Georges transforms from idealistic romantic to calculated revolutionary. With the strategic brilliance that made Alexandre Dumas a master storyteller, this searing novel traces one man's journey from heartbreak to rebellion, as he plots to overthrow the very foundations of colonial oppression. Written in 1843—decades before such themes would dominate literature—Georges stands as Dumas's most daring exploration of racial injustice, featuring his signature blend of romance, adventure, and social commentary. This is the Dumas you thought you knew, revealing truths that still resonate today. A forgotten masterpiece of passion, prejudice, and the price of dignity."

Alexandre Dumas (Author), AI Voice Charles Owen (Narrator)

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The Count of Monte Cristo

"One of the most famous adventure novels of all time, The Count of Monte Cristo follows the sailor Edmond Dantès, who is falsely accused of treason on his wedding day and then imprisoned in an infamous island fortress without a trial. Fellow prisoner Abbé Faria takes Edmond under his wing, mentoring him, teaching him to read, and eventually revealing a secret to him: the secret of a treasure hidden on the island of Monte Cristo. With the promise of the hidden fortune, Edmond hatches a plan to escape confinement and bring vengeance on those who locked him there without cause, but it will take years for him to succeed. This is an odyssey of justice, revenge, and—of course—love."

Alexandre Dumas (Author), Christopher Tester (Narrator)

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[French] - Le Comte de Monte-Cristo

"Considéré comme l’un des romans d’aventures les plus célèbres de tous les temps, Le Comte de Monte-Cristo raconte l’histoire du marin Edmond Dantès, injustement accusé de trahison le jour de son mariage, puis emprisonné sans procès dans une île-forteresse infâme. Son compagnon de captivité, l’abbé Faria, prend Edmond sous son aile, le guide, lui apprend à lire et finit par lui révéler le secret d’un trésor caché sur l’île de Monte-Cristo. Avec l’espoir de découvrir le trésor caché, Edmond élabore un plan pour s’échapper de sa captivité et se venger de ceux qui l’ont emprisonné sans raison, mais il lui faudra des années pour réussir. Cette œuvre est une odyssée sur la justice, la vengeance et, bien sûr, l’amour."

Alexandre Dumas (Author), Julien Tiphaine (Narrator)

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[German] - Bibliothek Europa: Aufbruch ins Heute: Meisterwerke der europäischen Literatur und Philosophie. Herausgegeben und eingeleitet von Sven Görtz

"Die Hörbuchbox 'Aufbruch ins Heute' aus der 'Bibliothek Europa' präsentiert Meisterwerke der Literatur und Philosophie in großer Vielfalt der Genres, Themen und Epochen, jeweils mit einer kurzen Erläuterung eingeleitet vom Herausgeber Sven Görtz . Charles Dickens ist ein Könner der Unterhaltung mit Tiefgang, Humor und kritischem Engagement, sein Roman 'Oliver Twist', vielfach verfilmt, bleibt ein Standardwerk der Moderne. Das gilt auch für das naturalistische Drama 'Fräulein Julie' von August Strindberg aus dem Jahr 1888, in dem der Schwede den Sprengstoff des Herzens und den Sprengstoff des Klassenkampfes auf der Bühne explodieren lässt. Friedrich Nietzsche lädt uns in die Welt seiner wahrheitserforschenden, menschliches Leben und tradiertes gesellschaftliches Gebaren zerpflückenden Aphorismen seiner 'Fröhlichen Wissenschaft' ein. Märchen aus der Ukraine erzählen von einer ursprünglichen tiefen Verbundenheit von Mensch und Natur. Dass Gedichte wie Hits sein können und dabei doch hoch intelligent, klangvoll und empfindsam wie zarteste Berührungen, beweist der tschechische Dichter deutscher Zunge Rainer Maria Rilke. Dass es in der Welt der durchorganisierten Gesellschaft zugeht wie in einem geordneten Irrenhaus, in dem die Momente des Zufalls, der Willkür und der belanglosen Gründlichkeit geheimen Gesetzen und Mustern folgen, die uns martern und entfremden, offenbart uns Franz Kafka mit seinem Roman 'Der Prozess'. Das Drama 'Hamlet' von William Shakespeare zeigt einen Menschen in tiefer Krise seiner Existenz und spart dabei weder an Gruseleffekten, Humor, Philosophie oder Liebestragik. Seneca, Denker und Politiker der römischen Antike, hat mit seinem Büchlein 'Von der Kürze des Lebens' einen Klassiker epochenübergreifender Einsichten und praktischer Wahrheiten geschaffen: Wer Zeit vergeudet, so Seneca, vergeudet sein Leben. Stefan Zweigs letztes Werk ist vielleicht dasjenige, was am meisten zu Herzen geht: 'Die Schachnovelle' von 1942 über einen Gestapohäftling, dem das Erlernen des Schachspiels das Leben rettet. Während zur Zeit des Spätmittelalters zahlreiche europäische Dichter süße Minnelieder klingen lassen, ergeht sich ein Franzose genüsslich in wilden lyrischen Ergüssen: Francois Villon in seinen Balladen und lasterhaften Liedern in deutscher Nachdichtung von Paul Zech. Wie ein Sohn seinen berühmten Vater literarisch übertrumpfen kann und dabei ein zeitloses Werk voller menschlicher Dramatik schafft, zeigt Alexandre Dumas, der Jüngere mit seinem Roman 'Die Kameliendame'. Im Stück 'König Ödipus' von Sophokles von 430 v. Chr. gibt es scheinbar nur einen einzigen Helden, der alles beherrscht, selbst Könige und alles Geschehen in Gang bringt: das Schicksal. Offray de la Metrie und sein philosophisches Pamphlet 'Der Mensch eine Maschine' ist ein Ausnahmewerk des aufgeklärten Materialismus, ironisch, unbestechlich, herausfordernd. Der Engländer William Blake war vieles in einer Person: Graphiker, Maler, Visionär, Dichter, erfolglos zu Lebzeiten verebben die Wellen seines Nachruhms nicht, seine 'Lieder der Unschuld' und Lieder der Erfahrung' zählen zu den Höhepunkten lyrischer Imagination. Ein Autor, der schreiben konnte wie Manet oder Cezanne malen – in feinsten Farben mit sanfter Seele – war der Däne Herman Bang, sein Roman 'Am Wege' erzählt von Segen und Fluch des einfachen Lebens ohne schrille grelle Töne, doch auf jeder Seite hochmodern und mit reichem Herzklang."

Alexandre Dumas, August Strindberg, Charles Dickens, Franz Kafka, François Villon, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, Herman Bang, Julien Offray de la Mettrie, Rainer Maria Rilke, Seneca, Sophokles, Stefan Zweig, Sven Görtz, William Blake, William Shakespeare (Author), Jürgen Fritsche, Sven Görtz (Narrator)

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A Thousand and One Ghosts

"Our story begins, when a jealous husband decapitates his wife and then, when her severed head speaks to him one last time, he decides to turn himself in to the police out of sheer terror. Witnesses are called. A protocol is written up. Deeply unsettled by what they had seen and heard, unprepared to be alone with their thoughts, the witnesses decide to dine together. What follows is an evening of storytelling - legends, rumors, and reminiscences - by these very different individuals, as they all ponder the possibility of life after death."

Alexandre Dumas (Author), Jim Spring (Narrator)

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The Lady of the Camellias

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The tragic but doomed love of Marguerite and Armand, recounted so passionately in La Dame aux Camélias, became one of the great love stories from its first publication in 1848. The title role of the consumptive heroine and her ultimate sacrifice inspired actresses from Sarah Bernhardt to Greta Garbo--and Giuseppe Verdi to write La Traviata. In this sound dramatisation, the story of passion and conflict is as fresh and compelling as when it was first written."

Alexandre Dumas (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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Twenty Years After

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Two decades have passed since the famous swordsmen triumphed over Cardinal Richelieu and Milady in The Three Musketeers. Time has weakened their resolve, and dispersed their loyalties. But treasons and strategems still cry out for justice: civil war endangers the throne of France, while in England, Cromwell threatens to send Charles I to the scaffold. Dumas brings his immortal quartet out of retirement to cross swords with time, the malevolence of men, and the forces of history. But their greatest test is the titanic struggle with the son of Milady who wears the face of evil."

Alexandre Dumas (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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The Count of Monte Cristo

"'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas is a gripping tale of betrayal, vengeance, and redemption. The story follows Edmond Dantès, a young merchant sailor who is wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. After escaping from a notorious prison and discovering a hidden fortune, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte Cristo and sets out to exact revenge on those who wronged him. With themes of justice, revenge, and forgiveness, this timeless adventure delves into the complexities of human emotions and the consequences of actions."

Alexandre Dumas (Author), Alonzo Stephens (Narrator)

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The Black Tulip

"Alexandre Dumas’ The Black Tulip is a historical novel set in 17th-century Holland during the tulip mania that gripped the Dutch Golden Age. At its heart is Cornelius van Baerle, a wealthy horticulturist falsely imprisoned due to political jealousy, who dreams of cultivating a legendary black tulip—a flower of unrivaled beauty and a 100,000-florin reward. From his prison cell, he secretly nurtures the rare bloom with the help of the jailer’s daughter, Rosa, with whom he shares a tender, forbidden romance. As ambition, betrayal, and injustice threaten his quest, the flower becomes a symbol of hope, love, and resilience. Blending romance, political intrigue, and vivid historical detail, Dumas crafts a tale of passion, perseverance, and the quiet triumph of beauty over adversity. A lesser-known gem in Dumas’ oeuvre, The Black Tulip is a lyrical and moving story that celebrates the human spirit’s capacity for grace under pressure."

Alexandre Dumas (Author), Eloise Fairfax (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Alexandre Dumas

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