Twenty Years After

"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

Contents

• The Shade of Cardinal Richelieu
• A Nightly Patrol
• Dead Animosities
• Anne of Austria at the Age of Forty-six
• The Gascon and the Italian
• D'Artagnan in his Fortieth Year
• Touches upon the Strange Effects a Half-pistole may have
• D'Artagnan, Going to a Distance to discover Aramis
• The Abbé D'Herblay
• Monsieur Porthos du Vallon de Bracieux de Pierrefonds
• Wealth does not necessarily produce Happiness
• Porthos was Discontented with his Condition
• Two Angelic Faces
• The Castle of Bragelonne
• Athos as a Diplomatist
• The Duc de Beaufort
• Duc de Beaufort amused his Leisure Hours in the Donjon of Vincennes
• Grimaud begins his Functions
• Pâtés made by the Successor of Father Marteau are described
• One of Marie Michon's Adventures
• The Abbé Scarron
• Saint Denis
• One of the Forty Methods of Escape of the Duc de Beaufort
• The timely Arrival of D'Artagnan in Paris
• An Adventure on the High Road
• The Rencontre
• The four old Friends prepare to meet again
• The Place Royale
• The Ferry across the Oise
• Skirmishing
• The Monk
• The Absolution
• Grimaud Speaks
• On the Eve of Battle
• A Dinner in the Old Style
• A Letter from Charles the First
• Cromwell's Letter
• Henrietta Maria and Mazarin
• How, sometimes, the Unhappy mistake Chance for Providence
• Uncle and Nephew
• Paternal Affection
• Another Queen in Want of Help
• In which it is proved that first Impulses are oftentimes the best
• Te Deum for the Victory of Lens
• The Beggar of St. Eustache
• The Tower of St. Jacques de la Boucherie
• The Riot
• The Riot becomes a Revolution
• Misfortune refreshes the Memory
• The Interview
• The Flight
• The Carriage of Monsieur le Coadjuteur
• How D'Artagnan and Porthos earned by selling Straw
• In which we hear Tidings of Aramis
• The Scotchman
• The Avenger
• Oliver Cromwell
• Jesus Seigneur
• Noble Natures never lose Courage, nor good Stomachs their Appetites
• Respect to Fallen Majesty

More by Alexandre Dumas

• The Borgias (1910)
• Derues (1839)
• The Countess de Saint-Geran (1839)
• The Marquise de Brinvilliers (1839)
• Karl-Ludwig Sand (1839)
• Martin Guerre (1839)
• Nisida (1839)
• Vaninka (1839)
• All works by Alexandre Dumas