It is May 1660 & the fate of nations is at stake Mazarin plots Louis XIV is in love & Raoul de Bragelonne son of Athos is intent on serving France & winning the heart of Louise de la Valliere D' Artagnan meanwhile is perplexed by a mysterious stranger & soon he learns that his old comrades already have great projects in hand Athos seeks the restoration of Charles II while Aramis with Porthos in tow has a secret plan involving a masked prisoner & the fortification of the island of Belle-Ile D' Artagnan finds a thread leading him to the French court the banks of the Tyne the beaches of Holland & the dunes of Brittany The Vicomte de Bragelonne opens an epic adventure which continues with Louise de la Valliere & reaches its climax in The Man in the Iron Mask This new edition of the classic translation is fully annotated & an introduction sets Dumas's saga in its historical & cultural context ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more