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The Man in the Iron Mask

Author
Alexandre Dumas
Read by
James Harrington
Language
English
Length
17 hours 22 minutes
ISBN
9781802563573
Published
10 March 2025
Imprint
Sovereign
  • France
  • musketeers
  • monarchy
  • politics
  • intrigue
  • captivity
  • identity
  • betrayal
  • loyalty
  • power

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Description

"The Man in the Iron Mask" by Alexandre Dumas is a classic tale of intrigue, power, and identity set in 17th-century France. The story follows King Louis XIV and his long-lost twin brother, imprisoned behind an iron mask to conceal his existence. When Fouquet, a disgraced minister, discovers the secret, he plots to replace Louis with his identical sibling to seize control. With help from the loyal Musketeers—Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and d'Artagnan—they navigate betrayal, loyalty, and moral dilemmas. This thrilling adventure explores themes of fate, freedom, and the burdens of royalty, questioning whether destiny can be rewritten.

Author

Alexandre Dumas was a French writer, best known for his historical novels of high adventure. Translated into nearly 100 languages, these have made him one of the most widely read French authors in history. Most popular work includes The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After, and The Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later.

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