Product Description

"All for one and one for all!"

The young and headstrong D'Artagnan, having proven his bravery by dueling with each, becomes a friend of Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, members of the King's Musketeers. He is in love with Constance Bonancieux and, at her urging, he and his friends head for England to reclaim two diamond studs that the Queen has imprudently given to her lover, the Duke of Buckingham.

Richelieu, the chief minister of King Louis XIII, will resort to anything - even murder - to stop the Musketeers from interfering with his plan to ruin Queen Anne's reputation, and her influence over the King.

The Three Musketeers is one of the world's greatest adventure stories, and its heroes have become symbols of youth, daring, and friendship. Behind the flashing blades, Dumas explores the eternal conflict between good and evil.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #300691 in Books
• Published on: 2005-07-25
• Released on: 2005-07-25
• Formats: Audiobook, CD, Unabridged
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 20
• Binding: Audio CD

About the Author
Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was one of the literary lights of France during the Romantic Revolution, his complete works eventually filling over three hundred volumes. George Bernard Shaw described him as "one of the best storytellers…that ever lived." The Man in the Iron Mask and The Three Musketeers are available from Brilliance Audio.

Customer Reviews

20 CD'S?
IT MAY SOUND LIKE A LOT BUT THE READER OF THE BOOK HAS SO MUCH EMOTION AND REALLY CAPTURES THE MOMENT!

classically rich
The characters of D'Artagnan, Aramis, Athos, and Porthos are so beautifully described in the book, it was one real joy of reading the story overall. Cardinal Richelieu, too, took on so much more than the typical two-dimensional "evil villain" character; we see much more to his personality than a review of his schemes. I found him to be more interesting than the character of Milady, who could be counted upon to be nasty and deceitful in any circumstances. The plot is simple (revolving around the illicit romance of the queen and the Duke of Buckingham), relying upon the details to add the rich colors to the tapestry of the story. It is a wonderfully fun story to read, full of adventure, intrigue, comedy, romance, and plenty of swishing swords. It does not end tidily or even happily, and was more poignant to me for that reason.

I heartily recommend it!

Great book with history, intrigue, and adventure
I first read this book at the urging of my brother when I had just finished college and learned that the common misconception of _The Three Musketeers_ as a children's book is deeply misplaced. Yes, children might enjoy the adventure, but this book is so much more than mere fighting. We follow the historical twists and turns of the French court, the control certain characters exercise over others, and the passions of love and betrayal. And in the midst of this, we get to know D'Artenian, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis like they were our own friends. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a good read, whether historical fiction, adventure, romance, or drama.