
AUTHOR’S PREFACE
Chapter I. THE THREE PRESENTS OF D’ARTAGNAN THE ELDER
Chapter II. THE ANTECHAMBER OF M. DE TRÉVILLE
Chapter III. THE AUDIENCE
Chapter IV. THE SHOULDER OF ATHOS, THE BALDRIC OF PORTHOS AND THE HANDKERCHIEF OF ARAMIS
Chapter V. THE KING’S MUSKETEERS AND THE CARDINAL’S GUARDS
Chapter VI. HIS MAJESTY KING LOUIS XIII.
Chapter VII. THE INTERIOR OF THE MUSKETEERS
Chapter VIII. CONCERNING A COURT INTRIGUE
Chapter IX. D’ARTAGNAN SHOWS HIMSELF
In bustling 17th‑century France, a daring young Gascon arrives in Paris with a single goal: to join the elite king’s Musketeers. Fresh from the provinces, he carries a letter of recommendation, a fierce pride, and a restless spirit that makes him both charming and reckless. The city’s streets pulse with political intrigue, and the newcomer quickly discovers that ambition alone won’t earn him a place among the king’s guard.
Soon he is ushered into the captain’s quarters, where three seasoned musketeers—Athos, the stoic and noble; Porthos, the flamboyant and larger‑than‑life; and Aramis, the thoughtful and enigmatic—first test his mettle. Their camaraderie is forged through daring swordplay, witty banter, and a shared devotion to the crown. Though each bears a distinct temperament, together they embody the famed motto, “All for one, one for all,” and take the fresh recruit under their wing.
As the quartet navigates the glittering courts and shadowy back‑alleys, they become entangled in the volatile politics of Cardinal Richelieu and the king’s hidden enemies. Their loyalty is challenged by secret missions, daring duels, and the ever‑present threat of betrayal. Listeners will be swept into a world of honor, friendship, and adventure, eager to follow their exploits as they defend France’s honor one daring escapade at a time.
Language
en
Duration
~22 hours (1286K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1998-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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