First published in 1844, this is Alexandre Dumas's most famous historical novel and one of the most famous adventure novels of all time. Dumas's gripping epic recounts the adventures of d'Artagnan, a dashing young country boy who travels to Paris in 1625 hoping to become a musketeer in the royal court of Louis XIII. He soon finds himself surrounded by treachery and intrigue at court, and also meets three loyal companions: the daring swordsmen Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Together, the four bravely strive to defend the queen's honor against the powerful Cardinal Richelieu and the glamorous spy Milady in an adventure that is almost epic.



