"The Vicomte de Bragelonne" is a novel by Alexandre Dumas, first published in serial form between 1847 and 1850. It is the third and final installment in the "d'Artagnan Romances," following "The Three Musketeers" and "Twenty Years After." The novel is set in 1660s France and follows the adventures of the aging musketeer d'Artagnan, along with his three friends, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. The story centers around the political intrigue and machinations of the French court, as well as the personal lives and romances of the musketeers and their associates. The central plot of the novel involves the struggle for power between Louis XIV of France and his cousin, the Duke of Beaufort. The musketeers become embroiled in this conflict, and their loyalty to the king is put to the test as they navigate the complex web of alliances and betrayals that define the French court. "The Vicomte de Bragelonne" is a richly detailed and complex novel, full of action, romance, and political intrigue. Dumas's vivid and evocative writing style brings to life the colorful world of 17th-century France, and his unforgettable characters continue to captivate readers today.