Alexandre Dumas
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English
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A beautiful new clothbound edition of Alexandre Dumas's classic novel of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge. Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of the Château d'If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and becomes determined not only to escape but to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsible...
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Series
Three musketeers series volume 2
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
xv, 807 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Red Sphinx picks up right where the The Three Musketeers left off, continuing the stories of Cardinal Richelieu, Queen Anne, and King Louis XIII and introducing a charming new hero, the Comte de Moret, a real historical figure from the period. A young cavalier newly arrived in Paris, Moret is an illegitimate son of the former king, and thus half-brother to King Louis. The French Court seethes with intrigue as king, queen, and cardinal all vie for...
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English
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"A swashbuckling epic of chivalry, honor, and derring-do, it is set in France during the 1620s and richly populated with romantic heroes, unattainable heroines, kings, queens, cavaliers, and criminals in a whirl of adventure, espionage, conspiracy, murder, vengeance, love, scandal, and suspense. Dumas transforms major and minor historical figures into larger-than-life characters: the brave d'Artagnan, an impetuous young man in pursuit of glory; the...
5) Milady
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Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
366 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"She was the greatest nemesis of d'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers--but Milady de Winter was so much more than just a villain in their swashbuckling adventures. I've gone by many names though you know me as Milady de Winter: Villainess, seductress, a secondary player in The Three Musketeers story. But we all know history was written by men, and they so often get things wrong. So before you cast judgment, let me tell you of how a girl from the countryside...
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Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
372 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
An adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic tale of seventeenth-century France, when young D'Artagnan initially quarrels with, then befriends, three musketeers and joins them in trying to outwit the enemies of the king and queen.
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Series
Last musketeer volume 2
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English
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"When the Musketeers pursue the dangerous Michel Dinicoeur to Spain, they're ambushed at every turn, causing them to suspect that there may be a traitor within their own ranks"--
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (600 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Prepare for more pulse-pounding thrills, more breathtaking action and more high-stakes heroism. The gallivanting royal bodyguards for King Louis XIII, Athos, Aramis, Porthos and d'Artagnan, are back for love, honor and adventure. Together, the inseparable Musketeers employ their bravery and skill to track down a missing Musketeer; become embroiled in a full-scale riot orchestrated by a notorious criminal mastermind; and embark on a dangerous mission...
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Last musketeer volume 1
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English
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In Paris with his parents to sell family heirlooms, fourteen-year-old Greg Rich suddenly finds himself four hundred years in the past, and is aided by boys who will one day be known as "The Three Musketeers."
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (approximately 578 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
On the streets of seventeenth century Paris, law and order is an idea more than a reality. In addition to being King Louis XIII's personal bodyguards, Athos, Aramis, Porthos, and their new friend D'Artagnan, stand resolutely for social justice, honor, valor, love, and for the thrill of it all. They must fight to maintain order and protect their King and Queen against the worst intentions of the ruthless Cardinal Richelieu and his secret weapon, Milady....
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Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
xxx, 733 pages ; 20 cm.
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English
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"It is early summer, 1661, and the royal court of France is in turmoil. Can it be true that the King is in love with the Duchess d'Orléans? Or has his eye been caught by the sweet and gentle Louise de la Vallière? No one is more anxious to know the answer than Raoul, son of Athos, who loves Louise more than life itself. Behind the scenes, dark intrigues are afoot. Louis XIV is intent on making himself absolute master of France. Imminent crisis shakes...
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Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
xxv, 845 pages : map ; 20 cm.
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English
Description
Two decades have passed since the musketeers triumphed over Cardinal Richelieu and Milady. Time has weakened their resolve, and dispersed their loyalties. But treasons and strategems still cry out for justice: civil war endangers the throne of France, and in England, Cromwell threatens to send Charles I to the scaffold. The quartet of musketeers come out of retirement to cross swords with time, the malevolence of men, and the forces of history. But...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
xxviii, 738 pages ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"It is May 1660 and the fate of nations is at stake. Mazarin plots, Louis XIV is in love, and Raoul de Bragelonne, son of Athos, is intent on serving France and winning the heart of Luoise de la Vallière. D'Artagnan, meanwhile, is perplexed by a mysterious stranger, and soon he learns that his old comrades already have great projects in hand. Athos seeks the restoration of Charles II, while Aramis, with Porthos in tow, has a secret plan involving...
Author
Pub. Date
1991.
Physical Desc
xix, 628 pages ; 17 cm
Language
English
Description
A young Gascon nobleman, d'Artagnan, sets off for Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers. He proves himself fighting with them and earns a place in their ranks. With d'Artagnan the three preserve the honor of the king and thwart the schemes of Cardinal Richelieu.
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (414 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
Français
Description
Tells the dramatic story of Edmond Dantes, a young French sailor who is falsely denounced as a political traitor and unjustly imprisoned for eighteen years without trial. After a daring escape, Dantes flees to the island of Monte Cristo, where he finds a colossal treasure bequeathed to him by a dying fellow inmate. Using these riches, he assumes a new identity and devises a plan of vengeance upon all those who betrayed him.
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
D'Artagnan is looking forward to his new life with the king's guards. He soon finds himself caught up in duels, double-dealing and danger, alongside Porthos, Athos and Aramis-the legendary Three Musketeers. Join d'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers as they fight for justice in this swashbuckling graphic version of the classic adventure story.
