The Three Musketeers

By: Alexandre Dumas

Narrated by: Simon Vance

Length: 22 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

This historical romance, perhaps the greatest cloak-and-sword story ever written, relates the adventures of four fictional swashbuckling heroes who loyally served the French kings Louis XIII and Louis XIV.

When the dashing young D'Artagnon arrives in Paris from Gascony, he becomes embroiled in three duels with the Three Musketeers: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. But when he proves himself by fighting not against, but with, the Three Musketeers, they form a quick and lasting friendship. The daring escapades of the four pit them against a master of intrigue, Cardinal Richelieu, and the quintessential wicked woman, Lady de Winter.

(P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Critic reviews

"His plots are...rich in characters and adventures." ( Biographical Dictionary of Literary Influences)

Captivating

Another wonderful story by Alexander Dumas. His story telling had me so wrapped up, I was laughing, crying, and celebrating with the Musketeers. I didn't want it to end; thank goodness there are multiple books in this series!

More fun than a classic is supposed to be!

It doesn't matter what century he hails from, Dumas writes a cracking good tale. His four musketeers are delightful, funny, and quirky. The plot bowls along and keeps you involved right up to the last minute. I think the thing that surprised me most about this book is the fact that no adaptation of it that I have seen (and I have seen many!) really stayed faithful to the plot all the way to the end. The same is true, of course, for the Count of Monte Cristo, and I am sure it is because in both cases the hero does not end up with the heroine, at least, not the one we are expecting! But Dumas has such cinematic pacing that it hardly matters! We are swept along with the heroes and love every minute. Simon Vance is the king of narrators ~ he's just a master ~ and you will love the whole experience, I promise.

I wish more of Dumas' works were available here

Overall, if you can get over the blatant misogyny of the period which is evident in this novel, it's one of the best stories ever written. I for fans of this book, get Count of Monte Christo. It is in my opinion the best Novel ever written.

Great listen

An old classic comes to life in a very entertaining way. Dumas is a great story teller, very humorous and beautiful prose. Simon Vance does an excellent job acting the characters. This is a wonderful read. I was sorry to see it end.

A classic story

A classic story done justice by the narrator Simon Vance, I will download more of his performance's

good book

not Alexandre dumas' best book. COMC is better, but the reading was well done and characters came alive.

Musketeer’s plus Simon Vance = Great Listen

Great classic! I got this title because of Simon Vance’s reading and I wasn’t disappointed. It made sitting in traffic all the more fun. Thank you SV!

fantastic!

This is, hands down, one of the greatest stories ever penned. Thoroughly enjoyed all of it.

Worth it

This is truly a classic book and one that I would say is worth the read (or listen). on guard.,.

Timeless classic. Everyone should read or hear....

Loved it...adored it. D'artagnan forever! All for one and one for all never gets old.