A French historical adventure novel written and published in 1844. Set in 1625 France, it follows young d'Artagnan as he travels to Paris hoping to join the elite Musketeers of the Guard. Though unable to join immediately, he befriends three formidable musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—and becomes entangled in dangerous affairs of state involving Cardinal Richelieu, Queen Anne, and political intrigue that will test
