Three Musketeers (Александр Дюма).

"Три мушкетера" – это исторический роман, возможно, одна из лучших историй о приключениях с мечом и шпагой, когда-либо написанных. Рассказывается история о приключениях четырех вымышленных героев-мушкетеров, которые преданно служили французским королям Людовику XIII и Людовику XIV. Когда молодой и смелый д'Артаньян прибывает в Париж из Гаскони, он ввязывается в три дуэли с мушкетерами Атосом, Портосом и Арамисом. Но когда он доказывает свою преданность, сражаясь с, а не против, трех мушкетеров, они быстро и надолго становятся друзьями. Опасные приключения четверых противостоят мастеру интриг кардиналу Ришелье и воплощению зла – Леди де Винтер. Эпическая история Александра Дюма о вымышленных героях создает яркий мир фехтования, интриг и романтики, который дополняет исторические события.

This historical romance is perhaps the greatest sword and cloak story ever written. It tells the stories of four fictional heroes who faithfully served the kings Louis XIII and Louis XIV. When the young gentleman d'Artagnan comes to Paris from the province he faces off against the musketeer Athos, Portos and Aramis in three bouts of duelling. After these remarkable challenges in combat he is able to prove himself and form a lasting and loyal friendship with the four musketeers. They can handle any challenge given to them from the powerful Cardinal Richelieux and his wicked jilt, Lady deWinter along with their own deadly quarry's that arise. These encounters are brought about through bold actions of sword play, inherent risks, and unexpected loves entwined therein. Created by Alexandre Dumass, this knightly tale weaves a rich tapestry of bits and pieces of incident, intrigue, rivalry, cat-and-mouse, love, fierce battles, intricate plans, and fearless race and escape scenes.

In this historical romance, arguably the greatest sword-and-sandal story to have ever been written, we are introduced to the adventures of the amazing swashbucklers who serve the heart and soul of French Queen Louise XIII and Louise XIV. Fiercely emerging from the grandest city of all, young Phillip (call me D'Artaduan for our sake) falls down into the web of deception courtesy of Cardinale Richeleau, forcing him into three violent encounters with Geneouiers Atho, Porsha, and Aramis. However, when he finds a position peace wise with these three fallen warriors, their strong friendship is permanently nurtured. Oh, how we run from the seemingly impossible ones alongside the jet Black Hussafrick Robus (that's his name, we never find out. They never do call him else) and into the glorious world of battle, intrigue and beautiful women. Do note that the work of Alexandre Dubleurs (that is the author's actual name) has enriched history with a wonderland of mundane combat, enchanting events, and of course, love.