XXXI: Italy: Sinbad the Sailor
Albert is mentioned as Franz's friend who has gone to Naples while Franz remains in Florence. He is part of the Parisian social circle and is expected to join Franz later in Rome.
The Waking
Meets Franz in Rome at Signor Pastrini's hotel; displays a carefree attitude about securing a carriage for the Carnival.
Roman Bandits
Albert is dismissive of the bandit danger, joking about capturing Vampa and showing bravado, but eventually agrees to go to the Colosseum.
The Colosseum
Albert accompanies Franz to the Colosseum and later visits the Count of Monte Cristo, showing awe at the ruins and the Count's luxurious apartments.
La Mazzolata
Dines with the Count and Franz, listens to the Count's theories on dueling and revenge, and appears largely indifferent to the darker topics.
The Carnival at Rome
Albert is enthusiastic about the Carnival, dressing as a harlequin and engaging in the festivities. He receives a bouquet from a woman in a carriage of Roman peasants, sparking a potential romantic interest.
The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian
Kidnapped by bandits but found sleeping calmly in the catacombs; freed through the Count's intervention.
The Rendezvous
Albert insists on visiting the count to thank him again, defends the count's mysterious nature, and offers to introduce him to Parisian society.
The Guests
Hosts the breakfast and eagerly awaits the arrival of the Count of Monte Cristo.
The Breakfast
Hosts the breakfast; shares his story of being captured by bandits in Rome and expresses gratitude to Monte Cristo for his rescue.
The Presentation
Acts as cicerone for Monte Cristo; shows off his apartment and art collection; is astonished by the count's expertise; notices his mother's reaction to the count.
Unlimited Credit
Referenced as having been with Monte Cristo during the Carnival in Rome.
Robert le Diable
Observes the opera and interacts with Monte Cristo, serving as a bridge between the count and the Danglars.
A Flurry in Stocks
Visits Monte Cristo with Lucien Debray, expressing his mother's opposition to his marriage to Eugénie Danglars and his own ambivalence.
LXVIII: A Summer Ball
Visits Monte Cristo after returning from Tréport, expresses reluctance to marry Eugénie Danglars, and invites the count to the Morcerf ball.
The Ball
Hosts the ball, introduces Maximilian Morrel to Madame de Villefort, and converses with Monte Cristo about the other guests. He attempts to persuade the count to take refreshment at his mother's request.
Bread and Salt
Brings news of M. de Saint-Méran's death and Valentine's collapse, interrupting the tense garden scene.
The Promise
Briefly mentioned as accompanying Franz d'Épinay when he arrived at Monte Cristo's house.
The Villefort Family Vault
Among the mourners, he comments on the inheritance and the situation.
Progress of Cavalcanti the Younger
Shows indifference to Eugénie and the rivalry with Cavalcanti, maintaining a calm and mocking demeanor.
Haydée
Visits Monte Cristo, discusses his rivalry with Andrea Cavalcanti for Eugénie Danglars, and listens to Haydée's narrative.
Beauchamp
Albert is devastated by the revelation of his father's treachery and burns the evidence, but remains deeply troubled.
The Journey
Accepts Monte Cristo's invitation to travel, but is devastated upon reading a newspaper article revealing his father's treason, leading him to hastily return to Paris.
The Trial
Visits Beauchamp early in the morning, seeking the source of the scandalous article against his father.
The Challenge
Determined to find and punish the person responsible for exposing his father's past; confronts Danglars and resolves to challenge Monte Cristo.
The Insult
Determined to avenge his father's honor, Albert seeks out Monte Cristo and arranges a confrontation at the Opera.
The Night
The son whose life Mercédès begs the Count to spare; the duel is averted by the Count's sacrifice.
The Meeting
Publicly apologizes to Monte Cristo, acknowledging his father's crimes and thanking the count for his leniency.
Mother and Son
Albert prepares to leave his home, renounces his name and fortune, and plans to borrow money from Franz before receiving Monte Cristo's letter.
The Suicide
Accompanies his mother Mercédès as they leave the family home.
Dividing the Proceeds
Albert is present with his mother in their new, modest home, watching her anxiously as she struggles to adapt to their reduced circumstances.
Peppino
Mentioned as having been previously ransomed by the bandits for 4,000 crowns, providing a reference for Danglars' ransom calculation.
Luigi Vampa’s Bill of Fare
Mentioned as the source of Danglars' knowledge about the brigands.