Publisher's Synopsis
The Man in the Iron Mask is a historical novel written by the French author Alexandre Dumas. The book is set in the 17th century and tells the story of a mysterious prisoner who is held captive in the Bastille, a notorious prison in Paris. The identity of the prisoner is unknown, but it is rumored that he is the twin brother of King Louis XIV of France.The story follows the adventures of the Three Musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, who reunite to help their friend D'Artagnan, who is now the captain of the King's Musketeers. The Musketeers discover that the man in the iron mask is the rightful heir to the throne of France, and they plot to overthrow the corrupt and tyrannical King Louis XIV.The novel is filled with intrigue, romance, and action as the Musketeers embark on a dangerous mission to rescue the man in the iron mask and restore him to his rightful place on the throne. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including the cunning Cardinal Mazarin, the beautiful but treacherous Madame de Chevreuse, and the brave and loyal Planchet.The Man in the Iron Mask is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the struggle for power. It is a classic of French literature and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and television series.The final volume of the Three Musketeers series.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
