Part of Trilogie des mousquetaires / Musketeers Trilogy by Alexandre Dumas
First published 2017
Twenty days after the events of The Three Musketeers, a new adventure begins in the court of King Louis XIII. The Comte de Moret, a historical figure now brought to literary life, enters a world where Cardinal Richelieu still schemes and Queen Anne navigates the treacherous politics of 17th-century France. Moret must find his place among the familiar faces of Dumas' beloved universe while facing fresh dangers and intrigues. The cardinal's machinations continue to shape the fate of the kingdom, and Moret discovers that surviving at court requires both wit and sword skill. This lost work by Dumas, combined with his novella The Dove to create a complete narrative, captures the same spirit of adventure and political intrigue that made The Three Musketeers legendary. At its heart, this is a story about honor, loyalty, and finding one's destiny in a world where a single misstep can mean death.
Genres: fiction, classic-literature, historical-fiction, adventure, action
Vibes: dramatic, fast-paced, honorable, political-intrigue, swashbuckling
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family, honor-and-loyalty, political-scheming
Setting: France, Court of King Louis XIII
Period: 17th century, 1620s
765 pages · Hardcover · Pegasus Books
Content warnings: death, violence