One of the most famous works of French literature, The Three Musketeers is a classic swashbuckler novel of adventure, sword fights, humour, and romance.
Delve into a fast-paced world of danger and espionage as d’Artagnan travels to Paris in the hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Set in France in the 1620s, this gripping story tells the tale of a brave swordsman and his friendship with the most dauntless guards in Paris: the three musketeers. Follow the four friends’ adventures as they face the ruthless Cardinal Richelieu and his gorgeous spy, Milady. As brave d’Artagnan finds himself surrounded by conspiracy and peril, he realises he’s falling in love, but this blossoming romance is doomed from the start…
First published in 1844, Alexandre Dumas’s thrilling novel is a timeless must-read for fans of historical adventure fiction.
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Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a French writer, best known for his historical adventure novels. His most notable works include ‘The Three Musketeers’ (1844) and ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ (1846). He’s one of the most widely read French authors, with his work having been translated into many languages internationally.