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Author: Alexandre Dumas, Luo Guolin, Wang Xuewen
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Publication Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The Three Musketeers is set against the backdrop of the conflict between King Louis XIII of France and the powerful and influential Cardinal Richelieu, interspersed with the of various factions within the court. The story revolves around the secrets and scandals of the court, unfolding a highly engaging tale. The protagonist, the young warrior d'Artagnan, carries fifteen écus left by his father, rides a long-haired lean horse, bids farewell to his parents, and travels to Paris, hoping to join the King's Musketeers under the command of his hometown's patron, Count Tréville. At the captain's residence, he encounters three musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—and, through the European knightly practice of duels, the four become inseparable companions.
The young d'Artagnan comes from the provinces to Paris to serve King Louis XIII and, sharing the same ideals as the three musketeers, forges a brotherhood of life and death. Together, they fight against the guards of Cardinal Richelieu, the king's rival, and achieve numerous victories. Amid the intricate political, the four companions encounter the cardinal's spy—a ruthless and cunning woman named Milady, who engages in repeated confrontations with them. d'Artagnan survives countless dangers, but his mistress falls victim to her treachery.
Does d'Artagnan ultimately manage to return the diamond necklace given to his lover, the Duke of Buckingham, by the Queen of France in time? What are the respective fates of the book's male and female protagonists? The Three Musketeers is one of the masterpiece works of the renowned French writer Alexandre Dumas and also a model of historical romantic fiction, which has long been favored by readers worldwide.