Publisher's Synopsis

'Pure swashbuckling pleasure' Daily Telegraph

Read this fresh modern translation of Dumas's great work.


The young D'Artagnan travels to Paris determined to join King Louis XIII's elite guards. Hot-headed and raring to prove himself, D'Artagnan challenges three strangers to a duel. These strangers are none other than the daring band of Musketeers, Porthos, Athos and Aramis. D'Artagnan's fearless spirit impresses them and the Musketeers take him under their wing. Soon, the wicked plots of Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter propel the four musketeers to adventures on horseback, across seas and over rooftops to defend the honour of the Queen and protect the life of the King. This is a rousing tale of thrilling swordplay and royal intrigue, brave friends and the basest treachery.

Book information

ISBN: 9780099528838
Publisher: Random House
Imprint: Vintage Classics
Pub date:
DEWEY: 843.7
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 625
Weight: 464g
Height: 195mm
Width: 129mm
Spine width: 35mm