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When young d'Artagnan arrives in Paris, eager for glory and adventure, he finds himself unwittingly drawn into a conspiracy that threatens the French crown. He quickly crosses swords and then forms a bond with three exceptional musketeers: Athos, the brooding nobleman; Porthos, the larger-than-life brawler; and Aramis, the silver-tongued charmer. Together, they forge a legendary alliance – the original bromance – ready to do anything for honour, loyalty, and panache.

On the eve of his marriage to the beautiful Mercedes, having that very day been made captain of his ship, the young sailor Edmond Dantès is arrested on a charge of treason, trumped up by jealous rivals. Incarcerated for many lonely years in the isolated and terrifying Chateau d'If near Marseille, he meticulously plans his brilliant escape and extraordinary revenge.

Trust. Betrayal. Revenge. The Count of Monte Cristo is the quintessential masterpiece of Alexandre Dumas. In Edmond Dantes we find an early materialization of the modern superhero. He is a dashing young sailor imprisoned unjustly for treason. While in prison he meets a holy man who imparts to him all his wisdom. The "abbe" also divulges the profound secret of a hidden treasure. Dantes realizes that with such immense wealth, one could wreak a hateful vengeance on one's enemies.

Now a television miniseries directed by Bille August and starring Sam Claflin Dashing young Edmond Dantes has everything: a fine reputation, an appointment as captain of a ship, and the heart of a beautiful woman. But his perfect life is shattered when three jealous friends conspire to destroy...

The Count of Monte Cristo is an adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas.

Published in 1844, it is often considered one of the great thrillers of all time and, along with The Three Musketeers, Dumas' most popular work.

Falsely accused of treason, the young sailor Edmund Dantes is arrested on his wedding day and imprisoned in the island fortress of the Chateau d'If. After staging a dramatic escape, he sets out to discover the treasure of Monte Cristo and catch up with his enemies.

The four dauntless comrades in arms from The Three Musketeers and The Man in the Iron Mask are reunited in this extraordinary tale. Dumas brilliantly weaves the story into the tapestry of both French and English history. In Paris the four protect Queen Anne and the young Louis XIV from swelling revolution. In England they take on the ambitious Oliver Cromwell. Once again we are treated to the ring of swords, hearts are won or lost, and revenge is sweet.

Alexandre Dumas is the undisputed master of the adventure novel. This definitive collection combines his two most iconic works into a single, breathtaking journey of political intrigue, forbidden romance, and high-stakes dueling. Follow Edmond Dantès as he escapes wrongful imprisonment to execute the most calculated revenge plot in literature. Then, ride alongside D'Artagnan and the legendary Musketeers as they unite to foil the machinations of the sinister Cardinal Richelieu.

Romance, treachery, courage...The Three Musketeers has it all! In one of the greatest adventure stories ever written, the dashing young swordsman D'Artagnan and his daredevil companions Athos, Aramis and Porthos, become embroiled in duels, love-tangles and sinister intrigues which threaten the future of King, Queen and France herself.

Have you ever wondered why some stories define an entire genre for centuries? The Three Musketeers is the cornerstone of historical fiction. Alexandre Dumas plunges you into a divided 17th-century France where King Louis XIII reigns, but Cardinal Richelieu rules. Into this powder keg steps D'Artagnan, a hot-headed outcast whose bravery is matched only by his naivety. Alongside Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, D'Artagnan discovers that true heroism requires more than just skill with a blade—it requires the courage to stand for truth when the world is against you.

The Three Musketeers is the definitive template for the swashbuckling genre. Alexandre Dumas weaves a complex tapestry of 17th-century France, where a sharp wit is just as essential as a sharp sword. Follow D'Artagnan, a brash young nobleman, as he journeys to Paris and unites with the King's elite guard. Bound by the famous motto, "All for one and one for all," D'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis stand as the last line of defense against the machinations of Cardinal Richelieu.

The Count of Monte Cristo follows Edmond Dantès, a young sailor betrayed by those he trusts and condemned to a life he doesn’t deserve. After a daring escape and the discovery of a vast hidden treasure, he transforms himself into the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo—and sets out to rewrite his destiny. In a world of hidden motives and shifting loyalties, this story feels strikingly modern: a smart, high-stakes journey of identity, power, and the price of vengeance.

Swashbuckling classic adventure, with an updated twist placing Milady in the role of narrator. Young D'Artagnan arrives in Paris to join the King's elite guards but almost immediately finds he is duelling with some of the very men he has come to swear allegiance to - Porthos, Athos and Aramis, inseparable friends: the Three Musketeers. Soon part of their close band, D'Artagnan's loyalty to his new allies puts him in the deadly path of Cardinal Richlieu's machinations.

The Paris Classics Collection: Stories of the City immerses you in the rich, timeless world of Paris through a collection of iconic stories that span the spectrum of passion, revolution, romance, and intrigue. From the bustling streets to the glittering ballrooms, some of the greatest novels of all time transport you to the heart of one of the world's most captivating cities. Featuring unforgettable characters, dramatic plots, and a deep dive into the human spirit, this collection showcases the best of Parisian storytelling.

After fourteen years of wrongful imprisonment, merchant sailor Edmond Dantès escapes his grim island fortress. With the promises of youth erased and his betrothed now married to someone else, Dantès lives for one purpose: revenge. Thanks to a benevolent prison confidante who reveals the...

Following The Three Musketeers and Twenty Years After, Dumas continued his D'Artagnan romances with a final trilogy set during the reign of Louis XIV. Louise de La Vallière, the second novel in that trilogy, continues the suspense which began with The Vicomte de Bragelonne and will end with...

Two of literature's most celebrated adventures, together in one audiobook collection of betrayal, revenge, loyalty, and adventure. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Edmond Dantès is betrayed and imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. After escaping and discovering a hidden fortune, he returns under a new identity to pursue justice against those who destroyed his life. In The Three Musketeers, the young d'Artagnan travels to Paris and is drawn into royal intrigue, secret plots, and deadly duels alongside Athos, Porthos, and Aramis.

It is 1625 and France faces the looming threat of war against the English. The young, spirited d’Artagnan travels to Paris to join the King’s Musketeers, where he befriends the iconic trio, Athos, Porthos and Aramis. Together, they battle treachery, outwit the cunning Cardinal Richelieu and scheming spy Milady, and fight to defend France’s honour once and for all. Featuring dogged heroism, swordplay, daring exploits and romances aplenty, this timeless classic is a gripping celebration of courage, adventure and the unbreakable bond of friendship.

This exceptional collection brings together three of literature’s most influential and beloved novels. Each story offers a rich tapestry of adventure, moral reflection, and unforgettable characters, spanning centuries and cultures yet united by their timeless exploration of the human condition.

This Audiobook contains the following works: "The prophet" [Khalil Gibran], "Treasure Island" [Robert Louis Stevenson], "White fang" [Jack London], "The Time machine" [H. G. Wells], "The Battle of Life" [Charles Dickens], "The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes" [Arthur Conan Doyle], "The Three Musketeers" [Alexandre Dumas], "The adventures of Pinocchio" [Carlo Collodi], "Robinson Crusoe" [Daniel Defoe], "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" [Mark Twain].

This historical romance, perhaps the greatest cloak-and-sword story ever written, relates the adventures of four fictional swashbuckling heroes who loyally served the French kings Louis XIII and Louis XIV. When the dashing young d’Artagnan arrives in Paris from Gascony, he becomes embroiled in...