“The Count of Monte Cristo” author

DUMAS

["This French novelist also wrote \"The Three Musketeers\" and shared his last name with a famous historical figure known for his high-flying adventures."]

This clue asks for the last name of the French writer behind the classic adventure novel The Count of Monte Cristo. The answer is "DUMAS," referring to Alexandre Dumas, who also penned The Three Musketeers. It’s a straightforward definition clue with no wordplay—just a direct link between the famous book and its well-known author.