Twenty Years After (Wordsworth Classics)

A simply splendid book, of course, the first sequel to The Three Musketeers. Amongst other things, the Musketeers are asked by the French wife of Charles I of England to save him from execution by Cromwell and co. Of course they don't manage it as that'd change history, but they have a good try. As in all the later books, Aramis is very much a guiding force, and often against d'Artagnan. Aramis has schemes for the future, not just for his own advancement but at the same time to benefit society. Unfortunately d'Artagnan is the servant of the rather objectionable young Louis XIV and in this book his mother Anne of Austria and the Cardinal Mazarin. They send a message to Cromwell. The other musketeers are out to save Cromwell's enemy the King.

The second in The Musketeers trilogy and another barnstorming book from Dumas. Just great; story and characters. Recommended after the first part - The Three Musketeers.

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book-it has been very well written, and takes you upon a quick fast paced journey, sometimes amusing, sometimes sad. At times it is hard to believe that the Author was writing so long ago due to the wit and pace. I can highly recommend it to continue the journey of The Muskateers and all that they face having progressed on in time.

This book kept you gripped in the plot

Highly enjoyable historical fiction. Well worth reading - it's a classic for good reason.

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just as expected

This book arrived without pages being cut properly. Some person thought it would be a good idea to hide it by folding the pages in which is completely unacceptable! This is a gift for my son and I am not giving this too him in this state. I would have sent more photos but you only accept one. I am furious!

Dumas' adventure novels are such good reads! In my opinion, the Three Musketeers is beyond comparison for an adventure book, but its sequel Twenty Years After comes close.

I love it......................!

I thought that "The Three Musketeers" was a great book but this might be better!

excellent

I love d'Artagnan and how he relates to his friends and life.This is a wonderful continuation of the Three Musketeers as more mature men, but still very much themselves. I thoroughly enjoyed it and this was the second time I read it. Dumas writes dialogue so well. The dialogue between d'Artagnan and the queen toward the end of the book is exceptional as are various dialogues as the 3 friends adjust to the changes they experience in each other. This is an exciting romp through a specific time in history.