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Vent'anni dopo è un romanzo scritto da Alexandre Dumas nel 1845, lavoro centrale del Ciclo dei moschettieri, trilogia che inizia con I tre moschettieri e termina con Il visconte di Bragelonne. Il romanzo ricomincia vent'anni dopo le vicende raccontate ne I tre moschettieri. Il cardinale Richelieu è morto nel 1642 ed è stato sostituito dal cardinale italiano Giulio Mazarino, “odiato” da gran parte del popolo; era morto anche il re Luigi XIII, lasciando Luigi XIV, il Re Sole, ancora bambino, che regnava sotto la reggenza della madre Anna d'Austria. A Parigi, inoltre, dopo un aumento delle tasse da parte di Mazarino scoppia la Fronda, che porta scompiglio nella città e preoccupa il cardinale. D'Artagnan ha ormai quarant'anni, è tenente nei moschettieri del re, non vede i suoi amici da molto tempo e si mette sulle loro tracce. Per primo, ritrova Aramis, o meglio cavaliere d'Herblay, fattosi abate, che non nasconde di appoggiare la Fronda. Poi D'Artagnan va da Porthos, che ha acquistato molte proprietà ed è divenuto il signor du Vallon de Bracieux de Pierrefonds, con lui c'è anche Mousqueton.

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1572. La France des guerres de religion est devenue le champ clos des grands seigneurs et des prétendants au trône. A Paris, le jeune roi protestant de Navarre, le futur Henri IV, vient d'épouser Marguerite de Valois, dite Margot ; mariage politique qui n'empêche pas les Guise et le roi Charles IX de fomenter les horreurs de la Saint-Barthélemy. Sur les pas du jeune comte de La Mole, dont s'éprend éperdument la belle Margot, et de son compagnon, le tonitruant Annibal de Coconnas, nous entrons dans ce labyrinthe d'intrigues, d'alliances, de trahisons. Les poignards luisent sous les pourpoints. René le Florentin fournit les poisons à l'implacable Catherine de Médicis. Le vieux Louvre avec ses fêtes brillantes, ses passages secrets, son peuple de soldats et de jolies femmes, est le théâtre où se déploient en mille péripéties les jeux de l'amour, de la politique, de la haine. Le père des Trois Mousquetaires nous en donne une passionnante chronique, où sa pétulante bonne humeur survit aux plus sanglants épisodes.

Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and power struggles, this historical novel delves into the collusion between the church and royal families. It features a captivating blend of romance and adventure, showcasing Dumas's signature storytelling style. The narrative explores themes of misfortune and love, making it a thrilling read for historical fiction enthusiasts. This edition includes a new biography of Dumas, a renowned French writer famous for his exciting sagas.

Culturally significant, this work is a faithful reproduction of an original artifact, preserving its historical integrity. It includes original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its importance in the knowledge base of civilization. This edition offers readers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the work's relevance and the scholarly effort to maintain its authenticity for future generations.

The Memoirs of a Physician Series, set during the reign of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, offers an idealized view of France while highlighting the nobility's decadence. Inspired by historical figures and events, it explores themes surrounding the French Revolution and the fall of the aristocracy. Authored by Alexandre Dumas, père.