Twenty years after

The intrigues and challenges of cardinal mazarin in a tumultuous france

Alexandre Dumas

968 pages, parution le 05/07/2023

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"Twenty Years After" by Alexandre Dumas, with contributions from Auguste Maquet, is the second volume in the D'Artagnan series, following "The Three Musketeers." Set in the politically unstable period of 1648-1649, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Fronde, a series of civil wars in France. The story begins with Cardinal Mazarin, the successor to Cardinal Richelieu, facing widespread discontent and rebellion in Paris. The populace is agitated by heavy taxation and the perceived foreign influence of Mazarin, who is rumored to be the queen's lover. Amidst this turmoil, D'Artagnan, now a lieutenant in the musketeers, is tasked with escorting a prisoner, the Comte de Rochefort, from the Bastille to the Palais Royal. The two men, once adversaries, share a moment of camaraderie, reflecting on their past and the shifting political landscape. Rochefort, imprisoned for five years, is uncertain of the exact reason for his detention, suspecting it might be linked to his refusal to undertake a mission for the queen. As the narrative progresses, the complex web of political intrigue, personal vendettas, and the struggle for power is revealed, with D'Artagnan and his old friends, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, navigating the dangerous waters of loyalty and betrayal. The novel explores themes of friendship, honor, and the relentless pursuit of power, set against the vivid historical backdrop of 17th-century France.

L'auteur - Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas dit Dumas père est un écrivain français. Il est né en 1802 et mort à Puys, près de Dieppe en 1870. Il est l’auteur des plus gros succès de l’époque romantique tel que « Les trois mousquetaires » ou « La Reine Margot ». On lui prête des négriers littéraires dont Auguste Maquet pour l’écriture de ses livres. Malgré ses succès, il aura des dettes et vendra le château de Monte-Cristo aux enchères. On peut retrouver ses cendres au Panthéon, depuis 2002.