Alexandre Dumas' classic tale, published in 1844, is retold here for younger readers. This is the story of d'Artagnan, a country boy who travels to Paris to seek his fortune and, hopefully, to join the Musketeers--the bodyguards of the King of France. He meets three musketeers called Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Together they foil a dangerous plot against King Louis and his Queen, Anne--and against their own lives.
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There are 56 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by ReadZone Books Limited .
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The Three Musketeers
Young, brave and hot-headed, D'Artagnan arrives in Paris determined to become one of the king's elite musketeers. He manages to offend three of the bravest musketeers - Athos, Aramis and Porthos - but the four become firm friends nevertheless. Together they do battle against the English and the glamorous but deadly spy known as Milady.