The Vicomte De Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas

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The Vicomte de Bragelonne is a book by Alexandre Dumas, first published in 1847. The novel forms the third and final part of the celebrated d'Artagnan Romances, following The Three Musketeers and Twenty Years After, and continues the sweeping historical saga set in seventeenth-century France. This long version includes the full storyline encompassing Louise de la Vallière and The Man in the Iron Mask, bringing together intrigue, romance, political drama, and swashbuckling adventure. Readers return to the world of courtly rivalry and royal power struggles during the reign of Louis XIV, where loyalty is constantly tested and honour is never taken for granted. The story opens with the aging musketeers—d’Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—each following different paths shaped by time, duty, and ambition. Athos’s son, Raoul de Bragelonne, stands at the heart of the narrative, a noble young man whose devotion, unrequited love, and sense of duty draw him into the emotional turbulence of court life. His love for Louise de la Vallière brings him into the inner world of the young king and his circle, revealing the hidden politics, jealousy, and desire beneath the glittering surface of Versailles. As the tale unfolds, the balance of power shifts around Louis XIV and those who seek influence over him, including the quietly calculating Aramis. The drama deepens with the famous storyline of the mysterious Man in the Iron Mask, whose hidden identity threatens to alter the destiny of France. The novel blends historical fiction, romance, conspiracy, and royal suspense, creating a rich, immersive reading experience that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, ageing, and unfulfilled dreams. This translation by George Routledge was first published in 1893.

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Formats: PDF, epub, AZW3
Page Count (PDF): 1,493
Word Count: 712,679
Illustrations: No
Footnotes: 33
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