Part of Trilogie des mousquetaires / Musketeers Trilogy by Alexandre Dumas
First published 2024
Louise de La Vallière has abandoned her engagement to Raoul, son of Athos, for a passionate affair with King Louis XIV. At the French Court, love and power intertwine dangerously. Raoul suffers from Louise's betrayal while the king flaunts his new mistress. The romantic scandal triggers political upheaval that draws the Four Musketeers back into action. Aramis weaves his schemes while d'Artagnan, Athos, and Porthos rally to protect young Raoul. Each musketeer responds in his characteristic manner, but their loyalty to Raoul puts them on a collision course with their sovereign. The men who once served the crown without question now find themselves opposing the very king they swore to protect. Court intrigue reaches a boiling point as personal honor battles royal authority.
Genres: drama, classic-literature, romance, historical-fiction, adventure
Vibes: dramatic, intricate-plotting, passionate, political-tension, romantic-conflict
Tropes: betrayal, forbidden-romance, found-family, love-triangle, loyalty-conflict
Setting: French Court, France
Period: 17th century
542 pages · Paperback · Independently published