The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
Set in 17th century France, the novel follows the adventures of a young man who leaves home to join the Musketeers of the Guard. He befriends three of the most daring musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, and together, they navigate political intrigue, love affairs, and duels. Their main enemies are the powerful Cardinal Richelieu and the beautiful but treacherous Milady, who will stop at nothing to bring them down.
The 157th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1649
Since this book was first published in 1844, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 1649.0.
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