The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsThe Three Musketeers follows the adventures of the young Gascon nobleman, D’Artagnan and his three trusted friends who served as musketeers in the king’s regiment – Athos, Porthos & Aramis. Written by Alexandre Dumas, the book was a bestseller during the time of its publication and it remains so even today. It follows the timeless theme of friendship and bravery.
The main protagonist of the story is D’Artagnan who travels to Paris to realize his dreams of becoming one of the musketeers for the king. But things start to fall apart from the very beginning when his cherished letter of introduction is stolen by a mysterious gentleman. D’Artagnon reaches Paris and becomes friends with the ‘The Three Musketeers’ and seems to settle down comfortably in accordance with the scheme of life that was prevalent in the 17th century Paris.
However, as expected, the peace did not last long as D’Artagnan and his friends get embroiled in an intriguing web of conspiracy in the fight for power among the people of the upper echelons. The matter gets further complicated by the introduction of a mysterious woman who is very beautiful but is more than what she projects herself to be. The author employs well-crafted narrative skills to give this enthralling novel a dramatic yet gripping conclusion. But do the heroes of the story manage to escape the agents of the Cardinals? Can they protect the honour of the queen? You will soon find out as this adventurous tale will keep you hooked till you finish.
The book is written from the perspective of D’Artagnan. It is a real classic and is perfect for light reading. The style of narration followed by Dumas is very light and leaves no space for any kind of philosophical subtext. No wonder, The Three Musketeers is one of the most popular historical romances.
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Episodes
00 – Author’s Preface
January 02, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
01 – The Three Presents of M. D’Artagnan the Elder
January 01, 2024 00:00 - 39 minutes - 17.2 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
02 – The Antechamber of M. de Treville
December 31, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
04 – The Shoulder of Athos, The Baldric of Porthos and the Handkerchief of Aramis
December 29, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 7.63 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
05 – The King’s Musketeers and the Cardinal’s Guards
December 28, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 9.54 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
06 – His Majesty King Louis XIII
December 27, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 18.1 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
07 – The Interior of ‘The Musketeers’
December 26, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 9.54 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
08 – Concerning a Court Intrigue
December 25, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.54 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
09 – D’Artagnan Shows Himself
December 24, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 7.63 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
10 – A Mouse Trap in the Seventeenth Century
December 23, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.54 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
11 – In Which the Plot Thickens
December 22, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
12 – George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham
December 21, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.54 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
13 – Monsieur Bonacieux
December 20, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 8.58 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
14 – The Man of Meung
December 19, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 9.54 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
15 – Men of the Robe and Men of the Sword
December 18, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
16 – M Seguier, Keeper of the Seals, Looks More Than Once For the Bell, In Order to Ring It, As He Did Before
December 17, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.54 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
17 – Bonacieux At Home
December 16, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 10.5 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
18 – Husband and Lover
December 15, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
19 – Plan Of Campaign
December 14, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
21 – The Countess de Winter
December 12, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.54 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
22 – The Ballet of La Merlaison
December 11, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
23 – The Rendezvous
December 10, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.54 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
26 – Aramis and his thesis
December 07, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
27 – The Wife of Athos
December 06, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 21.9 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
29 – Hunting for the Equipments
December 04, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 8.58 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
30 – D’Artagnan and the Englishman
December 03, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
31 – English and French
December 02, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
32 – The Procurator’s Dinner
December 01, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.54 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
33 – Soubrette and Mistress
November 30, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
34 – In Which the Equipment of Aramis and Porthos is Treated of
November 29, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.54 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
35 – A Gascon a Match for Cupid
November 28, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 8.58 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
36 – Dream of Vengeance
November 27, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
37 – Milady’s Secret
November 26, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
38 – How, Without Incommoding Himself, Athos Procured his Equipment
November 25, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 9.54 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
39 – A Terrible Vision
November 24, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 8.58 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
41 – The Seige of La Rochelle
November 22, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
42 – The Anjou Wine
November 21, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 7.63 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
43 – The Sign of the Red Dovecoat
November 20, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
44 – The Utility of Stovepipes
November 19, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
45 – A Conjugal Scene
November 18, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 4.77 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
46 – The Bastion Saint-Gervais
November 17, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 5.72 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
47 – The Council of the Musketeers
November 16, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 13.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
48 – A Family Affair
November 15, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 13.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com