How did the author decide where to end the story in the second part?
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El conde de Montecristo (II)

El conde de Montecristo (II)
La conversación entre lectores ya está abierta. Esta es una conversación de la comunidad.
How did the author decide where to end the story in the second part?
Did anyone else feel the political commentary felt more pronounced in this sequel?
What inspired the author to develop the secondary characters’ arcs so deeply?