Om Illustrated Classics: Collection of Alexandre Dumas (Set of 2) (The Man in the Iron Mask and Three Musketeers

Product Description Set in medieval France, this story continues the tale of the three musketeers. Many years after their exploits, the musketeers are well-established in society. We see Aramis, who is a Bishop now, meeting a prisoner. However, there is no confession to be heard. Aramis is at the root of a conspiracy that could change the course of French history. The fact that the prisoner is the twin brother of the king of France has sealed his fate and destined him to spend the rest of his life in prison. But Aramis has a different plan in mind. Being one of the few to know the prisoners identity, Aramis conspires to replace the king of France with his twin brother, with the idea that the prisoner will be a better ruler for France. How will this plan turn out? Will Aramis succeed? When the other musketeers find out about the plan what stand will they take? To find out, read this classic tale of love, politics and loyalty. All Dartagnan ever wanted was to one day become a part of the French King, Louis XIII majestic Musketeers. And when he is befriended by Athos, Porthos and Aramis, three of the Kings most able Musketeers, Dartagnan finally feels like he is on the right path. But trouble comes calling. Suddenly, France is caught in a political conspiracy at the hands of the powerful, Cardinal Richelieu. The Cardinal has come up with an evil plan to humiliate the Kings wife, Queen Anne, in an attempt to snatch the throne of France and take over the reins of the country. Now, Dartagnan and the Three Musketeers must fight against the Cardinals sinister schemes, even as the threat of war looms large over France. The Three Musketeers and their young friend have to stop the evil forces and save France from falling into the wrong hands. Together they fight, and stay victorious, and keep alive. They are -- One for all, and all for one! About the Author Alexandre Dumas, the author of The Three Musketeers, was born on July 24, 1802, in Villiers-Cotterets, Aisne, France. His father, a general in the French army, died when he was four years old, making it hard for the family to make ends meet. Dumas started out writing historical plays and musical comedies and, though they were not his best works, his striking imaginative ability, wit and intelligence stood out quite clearly. The period after the revolution of 1830 in France was quite unproductive for Dumas, as the new king did not see eye to eye with him. He was, thus, in exile for a while, during which he wrote a series of light-hearted travel books. It was only after his return to Paris that Dumas began writing novels and The Three Musketeers (1844), The Count of Monte Cristo (1846) and The Vicomte de Bragelonne (1850) were all written during this phase of his career. Along with just being gripping plots in themselves, these works also offer a valuable insiders perspective on the political scenario of France in the 17th century. Despite his success and aristocratic connections, Dumas was frequently in debt as a result of spending lavishly. The large and costly Chateau de Monte Cristo that he built was often filled with strangers and acquaintances who took advantage of his eagerness to indulge. In his later years, mainly out of desperation to pay his creditors, Dumas produced a number of works of poor quality which were commercially not very successful. His son, Alexandre and his daughter, Madame Petel, were his foremost source of hope and joy in his last days and he died in poverty on December 5, 1870.