The Three MusketeersThe Three Musketeers, by French writer Alexandre Dumas, was first released in serial form in 1844, a year before Dumas publication of The Count of Monte Cristo. The story was an instant success, largely due to Dumas transformation of the historical fiction genre. In The Three Musketeers, contrary to popular practice at the time, history acted as a backdrop for the story rather than the primary element, making it a fun and accessible read. The story

and she falls in love as only the young can

With its sensitive depiction of the wronged Tess and powerful criticism of social convention

anything to brighten up her grey life

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Every night for three years the vengeful King Shahriyar sleeps with a different virgin

or had doubts

Easy enough for children

squarely back in the territory of Never Let Me Go

as their fortunes cross with those of free-spirited circus girl Sissy Jupe and victimized weaver Stephen Blackpool

It will take courage

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