Twenty Years After

Name: Twenty Years After
Author: Alexandre Dumas

"Twenty Years After" is a novel by Alexandre Dumas, published in 1845. The story takes place twenty years after the events of "The Three Musketeers" and follows the adventures of Aramis, Porthos, and Athos as they search for a treasure hidden by their old mentor, Buckingham. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including a mysterious woman named Milady who is determined to claim the treasure for herself. The novel is known for its exciting plot twists, memorable characters, and historical setting, which brings the adventures of the Musketeers full circle.

By Alexandre Dumas · First published 1845 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 60 chapters · 305,824 words

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In a splendid chamber of the Palais Royal, formerly styled the Palais

Cardinal, a man was sitting in deep reverie, his head supported on his hands, leaning over a gilt and inlaid table which was covered with letters and papers. Behind this figure glowed a vast fireplace alive with leaping flames; great logs of oak blazed and crackled on the polished brass andirons whose flicker shone upon the superb habiliments of the lonely tenant of the room, which was illumined grandly by twin candelabra rich with wax-lights.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Alexandre Dumas
Date: 1845 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Political thriller
Length: 305,824 words
Structure: 90 chapters, 10,032 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 17th-century France and England featuring actual historical events and personalities as backdrop for the fictional plot, a defining feature of the historical fiction genre.
Adventure — The novel entails several adventurous journeys of the characters, fitting the standard of the adventure genre.
Romance — The novel contains elements of romantic intrigue between key characters.
Political thriller — Political intrigues, revolts, and battles presented in the book align it with the genre of political thrillers.