Louise de la Valliere - Dumas, Alexandre
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The third installment of the 'd'Artagnan Romances', of which "The Three Musketeers" and "Twenty Years After" constitute the first and second, was first serialized between October 1847 to January 1850. "Louise de la Valliere" represents the third of the four volume edition of that work. In this portion of the work D'Artagnan and the aging Musketeers must do all they can when a crisis arises in the royal court, yet they strive in more ways than one, for the just nature of their endeavors is in question. Even as they face the turmoil of a court in which the king desires absolute power, a more…mehr

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The third installment of the 'd'Artagnan Romances', of which "The Three Musketeers" and "Twenty Years After" constitute the first and second, was first serialized between October 1847 to January 1850. "Louise de la Valliere" represents the third of the four volume edition of that work. In this portion of the work D'Artagnan and the aging Musketeers must do all they can when a crisis arises in the royal court, yet they strive in more ways than one, for the just nature of their endeavors is in question. Even as they face the turmoil of a court in which the king desires absolute power, a more individual battle is being waged in the heart of Raoul, son of Athos, who loves the gentle Louise, though she has caught the dangerous king's eye. Brimming with an epic assortment of characters, plots, and witty battles, "Louise de la Valliere" is an essential part of Alexandre Dumas' epic narrative of D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
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Alexandre Dumas was a renowned French writer born on July 24, 1802. He is best known for his historical novels, including The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Man in the Iron Mask. Dumas was the son of a French nobleman and a Haitian slave, and his mixed-race background influenced his writing, which often featured themes of social justice and equality. Dumas's literary career began as a playwright, and his first major success was the play Henri III et sa Cour (Henry III and His Court) in 1829. He went on to write numerous plays and novels, earning him great popularity and wealth during his lifetime. However, Dumas also faced discrimination and financial difficulties due to his race. Today, Dumas is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in French literature and his works continue to be celebrated for their exciting plots, memorable characters and exploration of complex social issues.