Milady is finally behind bars. During the day, she patiently plots her escape. And at night, she dreams of reaping revenge on D'Artagnan.
In this final part of "The Three Musketeers", our heroesโ story looks to be drawing to a close. But the Cardinal and Milady have other ideas. Athos, Aramis, Porthos and DโArtagnan will have to use all their wits in this final struggle.
Itโs a fitting end to Dumasโ epic, which takes his famous blend of action and romance into some unexpected directions. And if youโre left wanting more Musketeers, donโt despair! Their adventures continue in the sequel "Twenty Years After". Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction. Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from Franceโs past. Among the best known are "The Three Musketeers", and its sequels "Twenty Years After", and "Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing DโArtagnanโfrom hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV. Dumasโ other novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Black Tulip". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio.