Part of Trilogie des mousquetaires / Musketeers Trilogy by Alexandre Dumas
First published 2022
At the palace of Fontainebleau, young King Louis XIV faces treachery from every corner. Aramis weaves plots for political gain while the Duke of Buckingham pursues his romantic schemes. Athos contemplates matters of honor and glory. Porthos enjoys his elevated social status. D'Artagnan stands ready to protect the crown from any threat. In this dangerous court, Raoul serves as the Vicomte de Bragelonne. The son of Athos and student of d'Artagnan, Raoul has mastered every challenge except the turmoil within himself. When his beloved Louise de La Vallière shifts her attention to another man, Raoul faces an impossible choice. He must decide how much he will sacrifice to reclaim her love. His position at court, his personal honor, and his very survival all hang in the balance as he pursues the one thing his sword cannot win for him.
Genres: drama, romance, historical-fiction, adventure
Vibes: courtly-intrigue, dramatic, emotionally-turbulent, romantic, suspenseful
Tropes: coming-of-age, forbidden-romance, love-triangle, unrequited-love
Setting: Fontainebleau, France
Period: 17th century
421 pages · Paperback · Independently published
Content warnings: death