In this captivating sequel to the first volume of d'Artagnan Romances, Alexandre Dumas takes us back to the world of the Musketeers in Twenty Years After. Set two decades after the events in The Three Musketeers, we find our beloved characters older, wiser, and embroiled in a new web of political intrigue and danger.

The story follows d'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis as they navigate the turbulent waters of France under the rule of Cardinal Mazarin and the young King Louis XIV. The Musketeers find themselves once again caught up in courtly machinations, battles, and betrayals as they strive to protect their king and country.

Dumas weaves a complex and gripping tale, filled with twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The character development is superb, as we see our heroes face new challenges and confront their past demons. The writing is rich and evocative, transporting the reader back to seventeenth-century France with its vibrant descriptions of court life, battles, and intrigue.

Overall, Twenty Years After is a thrilling and engrossing continuation of the d'Artagnan saga that will delight fans of historical fiction, adventure, and romance. Alexandre Dumas once again proves himself a master storyteller, delivering a tale that is both epic and intimate, with unforgettable characters and a plot that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Book Description:
Volume 2 of The d'Artagnan Romances begins twenty years after "The Three Musketeers." Since then, d'Artagnan's career has stagnated, he’s lost touch with his friends, and the high favor earned with Queen Anne has been forgotten. His misfortune mirrors that of France, now ruled by an ineffective miser, Cardinal Mazarin, who’s avarice fuels a rebellion. Moreover, England is mired in civil war! Can d’Artagnan do the seemingly impossible: reunite “The Inseparables,” save the Queen and young Louis XIV from an uprising, and aid the English monarchy, all while avoiding the evil Mordaunt, son of a personal enemy long-believed to be neutralized? Well, according to d'Artagnan, "Great people only thank you for doing the impossible; what’s possible, they say, they can effect themselves."