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Alexandre Dumas

The Man In The Iron Mask

Alexandre DumasFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1850

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Alexandre Dumas

The Man In The Iron Mask

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1850
Book Details
Pages

656

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 1660s

Publication Year

1850

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15+ years

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The Man In The Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas begins with Aramis, a former Musketeer and Catholic official, discovering a prisoner named Philippe is the twin brother of King Louis XIV. Aramis plots to replace King Louis with Philippe, but the plan fails. Philippe is imprisoned for life with an iron mask, and the story follows the resulting fallout for the Musketeers and their associates.

Mysterious

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Romantic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.2

78,194 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Man In The Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas offers captivating adventure and historical intrigue, though some find the pacing uneven and character development lacking. Dumas' rich storytelling and dramatic flair remain highlights, appealing to fans of classic literature. Overall, a mix of thrilling plotlines and some slower segments.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Man In The Iron Mask?

Readers who relish intricate historical adventures entwined with romance and political intrigue will enjoy The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas. Fans of The Three Musketeers or Victor Hugo's Les Misérables will appreciate Dumas's compelling characters and the vivid depiction of 17th-century France.

4.2

78,194 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

656

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 1660s

Publication Year

1850

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15+ years

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