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Alexandre Dumas' thrilling tale of bravery, brotherhood and the triumph of good over evil, The Three Musketeers is translated with an introduction by Richard Pevear in Penguin Classics. 'All for one, one for all - that is our motto!' Young d'Artagnan arrives in Paris to join King's Louis XIII's elite guards, but almost immediately finds he is...
Alexandre Dumas' thrilling tale of bravery, brotherhood and the triumph of good over evil, The...
Dip into this titillating tale of court intrigue from Alexandre Dumas, the master of historical fiction. Chicot the Jester delves into the ill-fated romance of the Dame de Monsoreau and Count de Bussy, whose relationship is unable to withstand the tensions in the royal family that marked the reign of Henry III.
Dip into this titillating tale of court intrigue from Alexandre Dumas, the master of historical...
Set out for a rollicking good time with Alexandre Dumas, the renowned French author who created timeless classics such as The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo. This tale is based loosely on a historical account of a band of highwaymen who fought their way to freedom after being jailed on dubious charges.
Set out for a rollicking good time with Alexandre Dumas, the renowned French author who created...
Learn more about some of the most infamous criminals ever to walk the earth in this massive compilation from one of the foremost writers of historical fiction, Alexandre Dumas. In often-chilling detail, Dumas recounts murders, heists, and all manner of malfeasance from centuries of European history.
Learn more about some of the most infamous criminals ever to walk the earth in this massive...
The young sailor Edmond Dantès is arrested on his wedding day and imprisoned in the island fortress of the Château d'If. His daring escape, recovery of Monte Cristo's fabulous treasure, and revenge on his enemies make this one of the great thrillers of all time. This is a newly revised, unabridged translation.
The young sailor Edmond Dantès is arrested on his wedding day and imprisoned in the island fortress...
This new translation successfully combines a feeling for the formal proprieties of Dumas's style with a supple and colloquial liveliness that once again proves this story irresistible.
This new translation successfully combines a feeling for the formal proprieties of Dumas's style...
In seventeenth-century France, a daring young man defends the queen’s honor and tests his skills against the best swordsmen of the day D’Artagnan journeys to Paris armed with nothing but his sword, his courage, and a burning desire to prove his mettle as a member of King Louis XIII’s elite guardsmen. A swashbuckling corps of gentlemen rogues,...
In seventeenth-century France, a daring young man defends the queen’s honor and tests his skills...
“The Black Tulip” is an historical romance set in seventeenth-century Holland. The tale, which is very exciting and vibrant, revolves around the struggle between two political factions. It offers an exotic blend of love and sacrifice as it delves into the various facets of human psychology. The novel also shows how severely political struggles...
“The Black Tulip” is an historical romance set in seventeenth-century Holland. The tale, which is...
Set in the backdrop of France, this novel is one of the masterpieces of Dumas. An intriguing and complex plot captures the life of a Bastille prisoner who is related to the French Royalty. The mysterious events are entangled to create a fast-paced, action-packed novel that also reflects some facts of that era. Captivating!
Set in the backdrop of France, this novel is one of the masterpieces of Dumas. An intriguing and...
The young D’Artagnan and the legendary musketeers Athos, Porthos and Aramis are 'the inseparables' - ready to sacrifice everything in a duel or game of dice in order to defend their honour or that of the King and Queen of France. Handsome and hot-tempered, they dive into raging battles or back-street conspiracies with gusto, especially if by their...
The young D’Artagnan and the legendary musketeers Athos, Porthos and Aramis are 'the inseparables' -...