●In this swashbuckling epic, nobleman d’Artagnan, not yet twenty, sets off for Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers, that legion of heroes highly favored by King Louis XIII and feared by the evil Cardinal Richelieu. By fighting alongside Athos, Porthos, and Aramis as they battle their enemies, d’Artagnan proves he has the heart of a Musketeer and earns himself a place in their ranks.
Soon d’Artagnan and the gallant trio must use all their wits and sword skills to preserve the king’s honor and thwart the wicked schemes of Cardinal Richelieu. With this classic tale, Dumas embroidered upon history a colorful world of swordplay, intrigue, and romance, earning The Three Musketeers its reputation as one of the most thrilling adventure novels ever written.