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Ten Years Later continues the legendary saga of The Three Musketeers, following Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D’Artagnan as they navigate political intrigue, love, and sword fights in 17th-century France. With its rich storytelling and unforgettable characters, Alexandre Dumas delivers another timeless adventure filled with daring exploits and courtly drama.

The Vicomte de Bragelonne continues the adventures of the legendary Musketeers. Picking up after The Three Musketeers and Twenty Years After, this thrilling tale of loyalty, intrigue, and swordplay sees Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D’Artagnan face new challenges and shifting alliances. A must-listen for fans of classic swashbuckling adventures.

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Zwei Männer sind der Königin verfallen, zwei Parteien versuchen, das Halsband zu erschleichen, das dieser Königin zugedacht war. Wahrheit und Gerüchte sind kaum noch zu unterscheiden, denn eine mysteriöse Doppelgängerin lässt Marie-Antoinette in schlechtem Licht erscheinen. Die Fortsetzung des großen Romans, der eine der geheimnisvollsten Episoden schildert, die zur großen gesellschaftlichen Explosion im Frankreich des ausgehenden 18. Jahrhunderts führten.

The Black Tulip is a historical novel set during the Dutch Tulip Mania of the 17th century. When Cornelius van Baerle nears success in breeding a perfect black tulip, jealousy and political intrigue lead to his wrongful imprisonment. A tale of ambition, betrayal, and unexpected romance.

Le Comte de Monte-Cristo is an adventure novel and one of the author's most popular works. He completed the work in 1844. The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and in the Levant during the historical events of 1815-1838 (from just before the Hundred Days to the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). It deals with themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy and forgiveness. The book is considered a literary classic today. (Summary by David Clarke, ref. Wikipedia)