Twenty Years After

Twenty Years After by Alexandre Dumas is a thrilling historical adventure that continues the saga of The Three Musketeers, reuniting D'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis two decades after their first exploits. The once inseparable friends have gone their separate ways: D'Artagnan remains loyal to the crown as a lieutenant of musketeers, Athos lives quietly with his adopted son Raoul, Porthos has become a wealthy nobleman, and Aramis has taken holy orders but still harbors secret ambitions.

Set in a France torn by political unrest, the story begins during the turbulent years of Cardinal Mazarin's rule and the rebellion known as the Fronde. D'Artagnan, still brave but disillusioned, is sent by Mazarin to find his old comrades and persuade them to serve the crown once more. But time has changed them all, and loyalty is no longer simple. While D'Artagnan and Porthos side with the royal cause, Athos and Aramis sympathize with the rebels, creating tension among the four legendary friends. Their divided loyalties lead them into intrigue, danger, and daring escapades across a France seething with betrayal and shifting alliances.

Meanwhile, England faces its own turmoil, with King Charles I imprisoned and Oliver Cromwell rising to power. The musketeers' adventures extend beyond France's borders, as their sense of honor and friendship draws them into the heart of England's conflict, testing their courage and unity like never before. Amid sword fights, secret missions, disguises, and moments of deep emotion, Dumas captures the passage of time and the endurance of friendship against the sweep of history. Twenty Years After is a grand tale of loyalty, love, and heroism – a story that shows how even heroes must face the shadows of age and the complexities of a changing world.