Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas was a French writer born on July 24, 1802, known for his captivating storytelling and adventurous plots. He is best remembered for his historical novels, including the timeless classics "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo." Dumas's rich heritage, being the son of a French nobleman and a Haitian slave, deeply influenced his perspective and writing style, allowing him to weave themes of honor, betrayal, and friendship through his narratives. His works are celebrated not only for their thrilling plots but also for their exploration of human emotions and relationships.

Throughout his prolific career, Dumas wrote plays, novels, and essays, leaving an indelible mark on literature. His ability to create dynamic characters and vibrant settings continues to inspire readers and adaptations in various media. As you explore his works in this app, you'll find yourself swept away by the drama and excitement that characterize his storytelling. Dive into the world of Dumas and experience the adventures that have captivated audiences for generations!

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 2: The Massacres of the South

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The Massacres of the South is a stark exploration of violence and crime in the tumultuous history of the southern regions of France. In this…

Chicot the Jester

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This sequel to Dumas' “Marguerite de Valois” begins four years after the sudden death of King Charles IX and succession of his brother Henry…

The Forty-Five Guardsmen

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The sequel to "Chicot the Jester" and final book of the "Valois Romances." This story begins six years after the famed &…

The Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol 3: The Queen's Necklace (Version 2)

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This 3rd volume of the Marie Antoinette Romances begins a decade after the close of "The Mesmerist’s Victim” and is based on a real sca…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 1: The Borgias and the Cenci (version 2)

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Dumas's 'Celebrated Crimes' was not written for children. The novelist has spared no language--has minced no words--to describe the violent …

The Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol 5: The Countess of Charny

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This 5th volume of the Marie Antoinette Romances begins after the fall of the Bastille and the March on Versailles, which forced Louis XVI a…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 7: Part 1: Ali Pacha

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Ali Tepeleni, Pacha of Janina, rose to power during the early 1800s in one of the Ottoman Empire’s most unruly territories (Albania). His fe…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Part 2: Urbain Grandier (version 2)

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This is the dramatic story of Urbain Grandier, a catholic priest, who had a reputation to rival that of Casanova, which ultimately led to hi…

Taking the Bastile

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Pitou lost his mother when he was small. He was raised by a stern aunt who did not really love him. He starts knowing the world by going to …

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 5: Part 1: Desrues

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This story chronicles the crimes of Antoine-Francois Desrues (also called "Derues") from his childhood to his execution. Desrues c…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 6: Part 1: Joan of Naples

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The celebrated crimes committed during the life of Joan (Joanna I) of Naples span from personal misdeeds (adulteries and mariticide) to regi…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Part 3: Nisida

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This story details the many crimes (attempted rape, assault, filicide, etc.) surrounding a significant historical confrontation between a fi…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 3: Mary Stuart (version 2)

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The contents of these volumes of 'Celebrated Crimes', as well as the motives which led to their inception, are unique. They are a series of …

Louise de la Valliere

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Set against the backdrop of 17th-century France, Louise de la Vallière continues the saga of the legendary Musketeers, weaving a tale…

The Count of Monte Cristo

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The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. It is often considered, …

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 6: Part 2: The Man in the Iron Mask

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In the late 1600s a man was doubly-imprisoned: his body in an iron cell and his face in an iron mask. Who the “man in the iron mask” was, wh…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 7: Part 2: Countess de Saint-Geran

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This story details the crimes and trial surrounding the unexpected pregnancy and subsequent childbirth of the Countess de Saint-Geran in 164…

Ten Years Later

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In Ten Years Later, the saga of the legendary Musketeers continues as Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D'Artagnan navigate the complexities of lo…

Mademoiselle De Belle Isle

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"The refined and fashionable audiences who... used to applaud the play of Mademoiselle de Belle Isle… would, in all probability, have o…

Aus 16 - Man In The Iron Mask

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Man in the Iron Mask is an Australian serial based on the book by Alexandre Dumas. This production, created by George Edwards in 1948, is pa…

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