Publisher's Synopsis
""The Man in the Iron Mask"" is a historical novel written by Andrew Lang, first published in 1893. The story is set in France during the reign of King Louis XIV and revolves around the mysterious prisoner known as the Man in the Iron Mask. The novel is based on the true story of a prisoner who was held captive in a mask for many years, and Lang's fictional account explores the possible identity of this enigmatic figure. The novel follows the lives of three musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, who reunite after many years to plot against the tyrannical reign of King Louis XIV. They discover that the king has a secret twin brother who is being held captive in an iron mask to prevent him from claiming the throne. The musketeers vow to free the prisoner and restore him to his rightful place as king. As the story unfolds, the musketeers encounter various challenges and obstacles, including betrayal, political intrigue, and dangerous enemies. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, and offers a glimpse into the turbulent political climate of 17th century France. Overall, ""The Man in the Iron Mask"" is a thrilling historical novel that combines fact and fiction to create a captivating tale of intrigue, loyalty, and the pursuit of justice. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, adventure stories, and classic literature.This legend was circulated in 1801, and is referred to in a proclamation of the Royalists of La Vendee. In the same year, 1801, Roux Fazaillac, a Citoyen and a revolutionary legislator, published a work in which he asserted that the Man in the Iron Mask (as known in rumor) was not one man, but a myth, in which the actual facts concerning at least two men were blended. It is certain that Roux Fazaillac was right.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.