Publisher's Synopsis
The Forty-Five Guardsmen is a novel written by the renowned French author, Alexandre Dumas, and was first published in 1849. The book is set in the 16th century and tells the story of a young man named Chicot, who is the son of a poor innkeeper. Chicot is ambitious and dreams of becoming a musketeer, but his lowly status in society makes this seem impossible.However, when Chicot saves the life of the Duke of Guise, he is granted a position as one of the Forty-Five Guardsmen, an elite group of soldiers who protect the king. Chicot quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a trusted member of the group.The novel is full of action, adventure, and romance, as Chicot and his fellow guardsmen navigate the political intrigue and danger of court life. Along the way, Chicot falls in love with a beautiful woman named Diane de Castro, but their love is threatened by the machinations of the powerful Cardinal de Richelieu.The Forty-Five Guardsmen is a thrilling historical novel that captures the spirit of adventure and romance of the 16th century. Dumas' vivid descriptions of court life, sword fights, and political intrigue make this book a must-read for fans of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
