內容簡介
內容簡介 Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket A prisoner hidden away in the depths of a fortress, his face forever shrouded by an iron mask, holds a secret that could topple a kingdom. In the glittering courts of King Louis XIV, whispers of betrayal and ambition stir, drawing the legendary musketeers Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D'Artagnan into a web of intrigue. As they uncover a conspiracy that strikes at the heart of the monarchy, their unbreakable bonds of loyalty and friendship are tested like never before. Danger and deception build to a crescendo, with the fate of France hanging in the balance.Exploring themes of power, identity, and loyalty, The Man in the Iron Mask offers a vivid lens into the political and social dynamics of 17th-century France. Alexandre Dumas masterfully intertwines historical events with fiction, spotlighting the tensions of absolute monarchy and the fragility of royal authority. The novel's portrayal of the legendary musketeers navigating loyalty to the crown versus moral conviction resonates as a timeless commentary on governance and justice. Its enduring intrigue has solidified it as a classic, inspiring debates about the real-life identity of the enigmatic prisoner.