This abridged edition of Alexandre Dumas's classic, "The Three Musketeers," introduces young readers to the thrilling world of 17th-century France. Follow the ambitious D'Artagnan as he leaves home, encounters the formidable Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, and ultimately joins them in their motto, "All for one, and one for all." The story is packed with sword fights, court intrigue, and espionage, as the four friends bravely defend the honor of Queen Anne of Austria against the machinations of Cardinal Richelieu and the villainous Lady de Winter. Lord Sudley's abridgement makes this epic tale accessible for elementary and middle-grade readers, focusing on the core adventure and themes of loyalty, courage, and justice.
During the reign of France's King Louis XIV, D'Artagnan and three musketeers unite to defend the honor of Anne of Austria against the plots of Cardinal Richeliu.