The Friday 56 - The Count Of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Pere

Rules:
* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find a teaser sentence.
* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of Story Time With Tonya.

The Count Of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Pere

I downloaded this to my ipad an have been reading it in short bursts throughout the week, not sure of what I make of it yet I'm being let down by my lack of knowledge of french history but here's the teaser sentence:

"In an hour?" inquired Danglars, turning pale. "How is that, my friend?"