Classic collector design of the first English translation of this Three Musketeer book. The adventure continues in this volume of the Musketeers series, aka The D'Artagnan Romances. Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and d'Artagnan once again entangle themselves in the political intrigue of Louis XIV's court. As secrets unravel and destinies intertwine, the Musketeers face their greatest trials yet. Dumas masterfully weaves a tapestry of romance, adventure, and historical drama in this epic conclusion that is broken into four installments: The Vicomte de Bragelonne , Ten Years Later , Louise de la Valliere , and The Man in the Iron Mask . This installment-- Louise de la Valliere-- delves into the conflict between love and loyalty to sovereignty and friendship. Excerpt from Louise de la Valliere: “ Must? —no, no—a thousand times no! I will never again expose myself to the horrible torture of being close to her, of seeing her, of touching her dress as I pass by her, and yet not be able to say a word to her. No, I renounce a torture which you suppose will bring me happiness, but which consumes and eats away my very life; to see her in the presence of strangers, and not to tell her that I love her, when my whole being reveals my affection and betrays me to every one; no! I have sworn never to do it again, and I will keep my oath.” This hardbound, durable copy will outlast any paperback and is a welcome gift for the bibliophiles and Dumas fans in your life. - The minimalistic cover and classic interior design are a perfect fit for the collector's bookshelf. - This original, 1893 George Routledge English translation without annotations is ideal for the classroom or homeschool library. - Use in the study of 19th century literature, alongside 17th century French and European history, and for oral or written narration practice. This edition is book 5 in the Musketeer Series linked on this page. Make sure to add this matching title to your collection. Our printer will get to work immediately on your beautifully bound classic as soon as you say the word.