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The Vicomte de Bragelonne continues the adventures of the legendary Musketeers. Picking up after The Three Musketeers and Twenty Years After, this thrilling tale of loyalty, intrigue, and swordplay sees Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D’Artagnan face new challenges and shifting alliances. A must-listen for fans of classic swashbuckling adventures.

Twenty Years After continues the saga of The Three Musketeers, following d’Artagnan and his companions as they navigate shifting political alliances and personal rivalries in France. This swashbuckling adventure is filled with intrigue, swordplay, and thrilling exploits.

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Роман о человеческих отношениях в обществе и семье, о влиянии условностей и лживой морали светского общества на душу человека.

"Il visconte di Bragelonne" è il terzo e ultimo romanzo del ciclo dei moschettieri. Tra l'epopea e il romanzo picaresco, il dramma e la commedia di costume, si svolge nella Francia 'radiosa' di Luigi XIV. I quattro moschettieri - d'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos e Aramis - ormai avanti negli anni, si ritrovano su sponde diverse, ma il saldo vincolo dell'amicizia non viene meno anche nei momenti di più forte intensità drammatica.

Camille by Alexandre Dumas, fils, is a poignant tale of love and sacrifice. It follows Marguerite Gautier, a beautiful courtesan, and Armand Duval, a young man who falls deeply in love with her. Despite their passion, Marguerite's failing health and the societal pressures force them apart. To secure Armand’s future, Marguerite makes the heartbreaking decision to leave him, and she eventually succumbs to her illness. The novel explores themes of love, redemption, and the harsh realities of society. Summary by Dream Audiobooks

The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel set in 17th-century Holland during political turmoil. Cornelius van Baerle, a tulip enthusiast, dreams of cultivating the rare black tulip. However, he becomes the victim of jealousy and betrayal when his rival, Isaac Boxtel, accuses him of treason. Imprisoned, Cornelius meets Rosa, the jailer’s daughter, who helps him nurture his precious tulip bulbs in secret. Together, they face challenges to achieve their goal. The story intertwines themes of love, ambition, and perseverance, culminating in justice and triumph as Cornelius is ...

Chicot the Jester by Alexandre Dumas is a historical adventure novel set in 16th-century France. It follows the witty and cunning Chicot, court jester to King Henri III, who becomes entangled in political intrigue, espionage, and religious conflict. Blending humor with action, the novel captures the tension between Catholics and Huguenots during the Wars of Religion. Dumas masterfully combines rich historical detail with thrilling plot twists, making this a captivating read for fans of swashbuckling tales. Summary by Dream AudioBooks

In this, the last of the Three Musketeers novels, Dumas builds on the true story of a mysterious prisoner held incognito in the French penal system, forced to wear a mask when seen by any but his jailer or his valet. If you have skipped the novels between The Three Musketeers and this, a few notes will bring you into the story:On one side – Aramis, now a bishop and secretly the Captain-General of the Jesuit Order, who believes he has found a path to a higher honor – the papacy. Monsieur Fouquet, the vastly rich minister of finance, Aramis’ ally. Philippe, the identical twin of King Louis...

Is it really a woman of your superiority who speaks of the proprieties of society? Are not women like you above all that? Was I to come delicately and hypocritically to offer your husband the sum he stood in need of? That is a course that would have been unworthy of him, of me, and of you. No, you know it well, the proprieties and dignity are nothing any longer, when passion or necessity predominates. Did your grandmother respect the dignity of her daughter when she gave her up to a prince? - Summary by From the Play Cast list: John de Hun: John Burlinson Nourvady: Kristin Gjerløw Godler: K. ...

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure with "The Three Musketeers," a captivating part of "The d'Artagnan Romances" by Alexandre Dumas. This audiobook transports you to 17th-century France, where the heroic d'Artagnan joins forces with the charismatic musketeers to protect the throne and navigate a world of intrigue and swordplay. Dumas' rich narrative weaves together action, humor, and romance, bringing to life unforgettable characters and daring escapades. With its themes of loyalty, honor, and friendship, the story resonates across generations.

The Queen's Necklace is historical fiction based on an actual scandal in the court of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI during 1784-85, "The Diamond Necklace Affair". The Diamond Necklace Affair contributed to the discrediting of the Marie Antoinette and the monarchy of Louis XVI prior to the French Revolution. The backdrop is the rebellious state of the French people due in part to adverse weather and crop failures affecting the food supply and price of bread during the 1780s, contrasted to the extravagance of the French monarchy. The Queen's Necklace is the 3rd novel in the Marie Antoinette ...

The Wolf-Leader by Alexandre Dumas is a tale of revenge, fantasy, and supernatural forces set in a small French village. The protagonist, Thibault, is a shoemaker who encounters a mysterious wolf in the forest after being mistreated by the local nobility. Thibault makes a pact with the wolf, gaining the ability to command wolves and control others’ actions. However, as he uses these powers to exact vengeance on those who wronged him, his humanity deteriorates. The villagers soon fear him, and he becomes increasingly isolated. In the end, Thibault's thirst for power and revenge leads to his ...

Terzo e ultimo romanzo del ciclo dei moschettieri, "Il visconte di Bragelonne", tra l'epopea e il romanzo picaresco, il dramma e la commedia di costume, si svolge nella Francia 'radiosa' di Luigi XIV. I quattro moschettieri - d'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos e Aramis - ormai avanti negli anni, si ritrovano su sponde diverse, ma il vincolo saldo dell'amicizia non viene meno anche nei momenti di più forte intensità drammatica.

Auftakt eines riesigen Geschichtspanoramas, das vom Sohn des Sonnenkönigs bis in die Zeit der Französischen Revolution führt und die umstrittene, geheimnisvolle Person des Grafen Cagliostro zum Zentrum hat, welcher durch grandiose Frechheit und sekundäre "Talente" wie Alchemie und Hypnose am französischen Hof ein wildes Netz von Intrigen spannt und was ihm den Ruf und Ruhm eines des größten Hochstaplers aller Zeiten einbrachte, dessen Dreistigkeit sogar Goethe in Staunen versetzte.

In questo quarto e ultimo tomo si susseguono incalzanti avvenimenti che condurranno alla conclusione della saga dei Moschettieri. Aramis sa che in una cella della Bastiglia è rinchiuso Filippo, il fratello gemello del sovrano, che è all'oscuro della sua vera origine ed è stato sacrificato fin dalla nascita per ragioni dinastiche. Il vescovo-moschettiere si reca nella cella di Filippo per liberarlo e convincerlo a partecipare al complotto per sostituire Luigi XIV mentre questi e tutta la sua corte sono alla festa del soprintendente Fouquet nel suo meraviglioso castello di Vaux.

La saga des Médicis, sous la plume du grand Dumas. Les Médicis sont une des familles les plus riches et les plus influentes de Florence. Des ressources financières considérables leur permirent d'investir dans l'architecture, la sculpture, la peinture mais aussi dans la collection de pierres précieuses et d'objets d'orfèvrerie. La maison de Médicis est apparue, au XIIe siècle, au sein de la République de Florence, et devient, au XVIe siècle, la famille régnant sur le grand-duché de Toscane.

Der junge Seemann Edmond Dantès kehrt mit der Pharao, einem Schiff des Reeders Morrel, am 24. Februar 1815 nach Marseille zurück. Dantès, der an Bord Erster Offizier ist, genießt die Wertschätzung Morrels und soll zum Kapitän befördert werden. Auch sein privates Glück scheint perfekt: Er liebt die schöne Katalanin Mercédès, die Hochzeit des Paares ist beschlossene Sache. In seiner Unerfahrenheit kümmert es Dantès wenig, dass seine glücklichen Lebensumstände zunehmend die Missgunst von Menschen in seiner Umgebung erregen – noch weniger ahnt er, dass er sich angreifbar gemacht hat.

Il romanzo ricomincia vent'anni dopo gli avvenimenti narrati ne I tre moschettieri. Il cardinale Richelieu è morto nel 1642 ed è stato sostituito dal cardinale italiano Giulio Mazzarino, “odiato” da gran parte del popolo e che ha sposato in segreto Anna d'Austria, in morganatico. Anche il re Luigi XIII è morto, lasciando Luigi XIV, il Re Sole, ancora bambino, sotto la reggenza della madre Anna d'Austria. A Parigi, inoltre, dopo l'ennesimo aumento delle tasse da parte di Mazzarin scoppia la Fronda, che porta scompiglio nella città e preoccupa il cardinale.

UN RÉCIT FANTASTIQUE, ENTRE HALLUCINATIONS ET RÉALITÉ. Le jeune Hoffmann, violoniste talentueux, quitte sa fiancée Antonia pour gagner Paris et y conquérir le succès. Avant son départ, il jure d'être fidèle et de ne pas s'adonner au jeu. Las ! Hoffman arrive à Paris en pleine terreur révolutionnaire, alors que la ville est en proie à des dérèglements exacerbés par l'omniprésence de la mort. Pris dans un tourbillon d'amours vénales, de tables de jeu débridées et de rencontres magiques, Hoffmann oublie vite son serment.