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The Man in the Iron Mask

Author
Alexandre Dumas
Series
D'Artagnan Romances · 6
Language
English
Length
478 pages
ISBN
9781909904613
Published
15 October 2013
Imprint
Sovereign
  • France
  • musketeers
  • monarchy
  • politics
  • intrigue
  • captivity
  • identity
  • betrayal
  • loyalty
  • power

Description

It is the last book in the "d'Artagnan Romances" series and is set in the reign of Louis XIV in France. The story revolves around the mysterious prisoner known as the "Man in the Iron Mask" and the musketeers' efforts to uncover his identity and free him from captivity. Through his masterful storytelling and vivid historical context, Dumas creates a thrilling tale of adventure, intrigue, and betrayal set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in French history. The novel explores themes of power, loyalty, and identity, while offering a richly detailed and engaging portrait of life in the court of Louis XIV. With its unforgettable characters and thrilling plot twists, "The Man in the Iron Mask" is a true masterpiece of historical fiction.

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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