A classic adventure novel set in seventeenth-century France. The story follows the young Gascon gentleman, D'Artagnan, who travels to Paris to join the musketeers, the elite guard of King Louis XIII.
Along with his new friends Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, D'Artagnan becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue, duels, and romance as they fight to protect the honour of the queen and uphold their duty to the king. Filled with memorable characters and thrilling action, it is a timeless tale of loyalty, friendship, and bravery.
- A classic adventure tale set in seventeenth-century France.
- The novel features iconic characters.
- Gives readers a rich and detailed portrait of seventeenth-century France.
- Offers cross-genre appeal, making it a versatile and entertaining read.
- Resonates with readers of all ages.
Alexandre Dumas was born in July 1802, in Villers-Cotterêt, Aisne, France, as Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie. He is one of the most well-known French playwrights and novelists, best remembered for The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Dumas was a prolific writer who penned numerous essays, short stories, serialized novels, and plays. His literary career began after he started working for Louis Philippe, the Duke of Orléans.
He made his own literary debut at the stage at Comédie-Française with plays like Henry III and His Court (1829), Byronic Antony (1831), The Tower of Nesle (1832), and Kean (1836). Alexandre Dumas died in December 1870, at Puys, near Dieppe, France. He was buried in the cemetery in Villers-Cotterêt. In the year 2002, however, his remains were shifted to the Pantheon in Paris where he now rests with other French luminaries like Victor Hugo, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Voltaire, and Émile Zola.