The Three Musketeers (Blackstone Audio Classic Collection) [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Alexandre Dumas (Author), Simon Vance (Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2008

[Read by Simon Vance]

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 the master of intrigue, Cardinal Richelieu, and the quintessential wicked woman, Lady de Winter.

Editorial Reviews

Review

''I do not say there is no character as well drawn in Shakespeare [as D'Artagnan]. I do say there is none that I love so wholly.'' --Robert Louis Stevenson

''Buckle-your-swash and get ready for a rousing action-adventure, courtesy of Alexandre Dumas and Simon Vance . . . (Reader) Simon Vance's performance is period-perfect. His characterizations are passionate, full-blooded, and memorable. Vance turns historical events into the background for romance and derring-do, sprinkled with healthy doses of irreverence, wit, and irony. Friendship, loyalty, and honor make this all-for-one-and-one-for-all listening.'' --AudioFile

About the Author

ALEXANDRE DUMAS (1802-1870), French novelist and playwright, was born the son of an innkeeper's daughter and one of Napoleon's generals. He moved to Paris in 1823 to make his fortune in the theater, and at twenty-eight he was one of the leading literary figures of his day. His complete works were eventually to fill over three hundred volumes. His novels remain as popular today as when he wrote them.

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.; Unabridged edition (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1433215845
• ISBN-13: 978-1433215841
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.3 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #586,578 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful, March 8, 2008

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This review is from: The Three Musketeers (Library Edition) (Audio CD)

I loved Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo, so I was pretty sure I would like The Three Musketeers. I was right. Dumas is a brilliant writer and seems to excel at every aspect of writing--characterization, plot, descriptions (which I normally can't stand), everything. The book is full of action and humor and I definitely enjoyed it.
Simon Vance does a wonderful job narrating it, giving each character the perfect voice. I'll be on the look out for more of his narrations, as well as Dumas' writing.