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"Il visconte di Bragelonne" è il terzo e ultimo romanzo del ciclo dei moschettieri. Tra l'epopea e il romanzo picaresco, il dramma e la commedia di costume, si svolge nella Francia 'radiosa' di Luigi XIV. I quattro moschettieri - d'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos e Aramis - ormai avanti negli anni, si ritrovano su sponde diverse, ma il saldo vincolo dell'amicizia non viene meno anche nei momenti di più forte intensità drammatica.

Camille by Alexandre Dumas, fils, is a poignant tale of love and sacrifice. It follows Marguerite Gautier, a beautiful courtesan, and Armand Duval, a young man who falls deeply in love with her. Despite their passion, Marguerite's failing health and the societal pressures force them apart. To secure Armand’s future, Marguerite makes the heartbreaking decision to leave him, and she eventually succumbs to her illness. The novel explores themes of love, redemption, and the harsh realities of society. Summary by Dream Audiobooks

The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel set in 17th-century Holland during political turmoil. Cornelius van Baerle, a tulip enthusiast, dreams of cultivating the rare black tulip. However, he becomes the victim of jealousy and betrayal when his rival, Isaac Boxtel, accuses him of treason. Imprisoned, Cornelius meets Rosa, the jailer’s daughter, who helps him nurture his precious tulip bulbs in secret. Together, they face challenges to achieve their goal. The story intertwines themes of love, ambition, and perseverance, culminating in justice and triumph as Cornelius is ...

This sequel to Dumas' “Marguerite de Valois” begins four years after the sudden death of King Charles IX and succession of his brother Henry III. The reign of King Henry III was plagued with rebellion and political intrigue due to the War of the Three Henries, where his regency was challenged by King Henry of Navarre (leader of the Huguenots) and Henry I, Duke of Guise (leader of the Catholic League). Dumas weaves two main storylines through this turbulent backdrop: one of the love ignited between le Comte de Bussy and la Dame de Monsoreau, and another of the friendship between King Henry ...

In this, the last of the Three Musketeers novels, Dumas builds on the true story of a mysterious prisoner held incognito in the French penal system, forced to wear a mask when seen by any but his jailer or his valet. If you have skipped the novels between The Three Musketeers and this, a few notes will bring you into the story:On one side – Aramis, now a bishop and secretly the Captain-General of the Jesuit Order, who believes he has found a path to a higher honor – the papacy. Monsieur Fouquet, the vastly rich minister of finance, Aramis’ ally. Philippe, the identical twin of King Louis...

Is it really a woman of your superiority who speaks of the proprieties of society? Are not women like you above all that? Was I to come delicately and hypocritically to offer your husband the sum he stood in need of? That is a course that would have been unworthy of him, of me, and of you. No, you know it well, the proprieties and dignity are nothing any longer, when passion or necessity predominates. Did your grandmother respect the dignity of her daughter when she gave her up to a prince? - Summary by From the Play Cast list: John de Hun: John Burlinson Nourvady: Kristin Gjerløw Godler: K. ...

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure with "The Three Musketeers," a captivating part of "The d'Artagnan Romances" by Alexandre Dumas. This audiobook transports you to 17th-century France, where the heroic d'Artagnan joins forces with the charismatic musketeers to protect the throne and navigate a world of intrigue and swordplay. Dumas' rich narrative weaves together action, humor, and romance, bringing to life unforgettable characters and daring escapades. With its themes of loyalty, honor, and friendship, the story resonates across generations.

The Queen's Necklace is historical fiction based on an actual scandal in the court of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI during 1784-85, "The Diamond Necklace Affair". The Diamond Necklace Affair contributed to the discrediting of the Marie Antoinette and the monarchy of Louis XVI prior to the French Revolution. The backdrop is the rebellious state of the French people due in part to adverse weather and crop failures affecting the food supply and price of bread during the 1780s, contrasted to the extravagance of the French monarchy. The Queen's Necklace is the 3rd novel in the Marie Antoinette ...

Auftakt eines riesigen Geschichtspanoramas, das vom Sohn des Sonnenkönigs bis in die Zeit der Französischen Revolution führt und die umstrittene, geheimnisvolle Person des Grafen Cagliostro zum Zentrum hat, welcher durch grandiose Frechheit und sekundäre "Talente" wie Alchemie und Hypnose am französischen Hof ein wildes Netz von Intrigen spannt und was ihm den Ruf und Ruhm eines des größten Hochstaplers aller Zeiten einbrachte, dessen Dreistigkeit sogar Goethe in Staunen versetzte.

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 4 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Frankenstein" von Mary W. Shelley, "Der Freischütz" von Johann August Apel und "Der Werwolf" von Alexandre Dumas.

Der Holzschuhmacher Thibaut wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher, als ein reicher Edelmann zu sein. In einer stürmischen Winternacht rettet er einem großen Wolf, der vom Wolfsjägermeister Baron Jean de Vez und seinen Schergen gehetzt wurde, das Leben. Thibaut staunt nicht schlecht, als das gewaltige Tier sich in seiner Hütte urplötzlich in einen Menschen verwandelt und ihm ein verlockendes Angebot macht...

Il Visconte di Bragelonne è il terzo e ultimo romanzo del ciclo dei moschettieri. Tra l'epopea e il romanzo picaresco, il dramma e la commedia di costume, si svolge nella Francia 'radiosa' di Luigi XIV. I quattro moschettieri - d'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos e Aramis - ormai avanti negli anni, si ritrovano su sponde diverse, ma il saldo vincolo dell'amicizia non viene meno anche nei momenti di più forte intensità drammatica.