# Abbé Busoni — The Count of Monte Cristo character guide

> Abbé Busoni in The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Busoni, the Abbé Busoni

**First appearance:** 0025-xxvi-the-pont-du-gard-inn

## Who they are

A priestly alias used by the Count to gather information and dispense justice.

## In the story

### [The Pont du Gard Inn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xxvi-the-pont-du-gard-inn)

Disguised as a priest, he visits Caderousse to test his loyalty and gather information about Dantès' betrayal.

### [The Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xxvii-the-story)

Disguised as a priest, he elicits the full account of Edmond's misfortunes and gives Caderousse the diamond.

### [The House at Auteuil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xliii-the-house-at-auteuil)

Referenced as the confessor to whom Bertuccio previously related his crime, and who recommended Bertuccio to Monte Cristo.

### [Matrimonial Projects](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxvi-matrimonial-projects)

Briefly appears entering Monte Cristo's apartments, acknowledged as a familiar friend.

### [The Inquiry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxix-the-inquiry)

One of Monte Cristo's personas, portrayed as a charitable Sicilian priest living modestly in Paris.

### [The Judge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/cviii-the-judge)

Remained with Noirtier after Valentine's death, offering comfort.

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