Twenty Years After

Twenty Years After is a historical novel by Alexandre Dumas serving as the sequel to The Three Musketeers. Set in 17th-century France during the Fronde it continues the adventures of the musketeers particularly d'Artagnan Athos Porthos and Aramis. The story explores themes of loyalty friendship honor and the changing political landscape of France during a turbulent period. D'Artagnan now a lieutenant in the King's Musketeers reunites with his old friends and they become embroiled in political conspiracies power struggles and battles. The novel is known for its swashbuckling action memorable characters and complex plot making it a classic of adventure and historical fiction.