The Vicomte de Bragelonne

Alexandre Dumas, Père

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Book Description

The Vicomte de Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas, Père, is the first part of the final installment in Dumas’s famous d’Artagnan Romances, following The Three Musketeers and Twenty Years After. Set in 1660s France, it weaves historical events with adventure, intrigue, and friendship. The story begins with the return of King Louis XIV to Paris after the Fronde civil wars. D’Artagnan, now older but still sharp and loyal, serves the king, while his former companions—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—pursue their own paths. Athos’s son, Raoul, the Vicomte de Bragelonne, emerges as a central figure: a noble, honorable young man in love with Louise de La Vallière, a lady-in-waiting to the queen. As the court of Louis XIV becomes a stage for political maneuvering and romantic intrigue, Raoul’s love is tested when Louise falls for the king. Meanwhile, Porthos becomes entangled in grand architectural projects, Aramis secretly advances church and political schemes, and d’Artagnan navigates royal service with his characteristic wit and pragmatism. The novel is filled with duels, secret plots, and moral dilemmas, blending personal heartbreak with the shifting power dynamics of France. It sets the stage for the dramatic events of Louise de la Vallière and The Man in the Iron Mask, carrying forward the Musketeers’ enduring bond and sense of honor. This book is copyright free and can be downloaded without any cost.

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