The Three Musketeers (novel)

*The Three Musketeers* by Alexandre Dumas is a historical adventure novel set in 17th-century France. It follows d'Artagnan, a young man who travels to Paris to become a musketeer, and joins three skilled and loyal friends—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Together, they navigate political intrigue, romantic entanglements, and battles, defending honor and friendship. The story highlights themes of loyalty, bravery, and honor amid the court's corruption and power struggles under King Louis XIII. The novel blends action, character development, and wit, creating a timeless tale of camaraderie and adventure.