The Vicomte De Bragelonne: Being The Continuation Of "the Three Guardsmen," And "Twenty Years After." Known As The D’artagnan Romances (1)

Book Code: 1111003275923

Alexandre Dumas

ABOUT THE BOOK

"The Vicomte De Bragelonne, penned by Alexandre Dumas and originally released in 1847, stands as the conclusive and third installment in the d'Artagnan Romances series, succeeding The Three Musketeers and Twenty Years After. This narrative unfolds in the 1660s, immersing readers in the exploits of the musketeers—d'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—as they navigate the complex web of political machinations and power struggles within the French court. At its core, the plot revolves around the romantic entanglement between the youthful Louis XIV and Louise de la Valliere, and the musketeers' endeavors to safeguard the king and his realm from various threats. Throughout their journey, a diverse array of characters is encountered, such as the cunning and manipulative Cardinal Mazarin, the scheming Duke of Buckingham, and the mysterious Man in the Iron Mask. A captivating blend of adventure, romance, and political intrigue, The Vicomte De Bragelonne stands as a renowned masterpiece among Dumas' literary accomplishments."

Owing to the antiquity and rarity of this book, certain pages unfortunately exhibit blurriness, resulting in compromised readability due to the obscured original text.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870), known as Alexandre Dumas père, was a renowned French novelist and playwright. His works, including "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Three Musketeers," have been translated into numerous languages and remain widely read. Dumas was prolific, writing plays, magazine articles, and travel books, totaling 100,000 pages of published work. His father, General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, had an illustrious military career. Alexandre's life took him to different countries, and he even founded a newspaper in support of Italian unification. Known for his generosity and egotism, Dumas left a lasting literary legacy.