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04 - Celebrated Crimes - The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas

04 - Celebrated Crimes - The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas

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 Delve into the enigmatic tale of the Man in the Iron Mask, a nameless prisoner doubly-confined in the late 1600s - his body ensnared within an iron cage, and his face perpetually hidden behind an iron mask. His identity, the reasons for his incarceration, and the conditions of his imprisonment have sparked intrigue and speculation for hundreds of years. Prolific writer, Alexandre Dumas, once declared that every aspect of this masked mans life ignites intense curiosity. This comprehensive exploration offers an engaging summary of theories surrounding the masked prisoners identity and history, dating from the 1770s through to Dumas era in the 1840s. Get ready to uncover the mystery!
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