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This Audiobook contains the following works: "The prophet" [Khalil Gibran], "Treasure Island" [Robert Louis Stevenson], "White fang" [Jack London], "The Time machine" [H. G. Wells], "The Battle of Life" [Charles Dickens], "The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes" [Arthur Conan Doyle], "The Three Musketeers" [Alexandre Dumas], "The adventures of Pinocchio" [Carlo Collodi], "Robinson Crusoe" [Daniel Defoe], "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" [Mark Twain].

Hosted by Laurence Olivier, these big-name productions also included the creme de la creme of acting talents from John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson and Orson Welles to Trevor Howard, Michael Redgrave and Olivier himself. They were based on works by the world's leading authors, among them Charles Dickens, Henry James, Oscar Wilde and Anton Chekhov. These are but a few of whose company we shall be keeping as we raise the curtain on our first instalment of theatrical history.

"Alors elle tira de l'écrin un collier de diamants si gros, si purs, si lumineux et si habilement assortis, qu'il lui sembla voir courir sur ses belles mains un fleuve de phosphore et de flammes. Le collier ondulait comme les anneaux d'un serpent dont chaque écaille aurait été un éclair." "Le Collier de la reine" (1849) s'inspire de faits réels concernant l'affaire du collier de la reine Marie-Antoinette qui défraya la chronique dans les années 1780.

Dumas’ famous musketeers return in another exciting swashbuckler. And this time, Aramis is embarking on the most perilous mission of all: to depose King Louis XIV and put his twin brother, Philip, on the throne instead. Since childhood, Philip has been hidden away so no one would know of his existence - but Aramis believes that he would be the superior ruler. Is Aramis right...or is he making a deadly mistake?

When Twenty Years After opens it is 1648: the Red Sphinx, Cardinal Richelieu, is dead, France is ruled by a regency in the grip of civil war, and across the English Channel the monarchy of King Charles I hangs by a thread. As d’Artagnan will find, these are problems that can’t be solved with a sword thrust. In Twenty Years After, the musketeers confront maturity and face its greatest challenge: sometimes, you fail. It’s in how the four comrades respond to failure, and rise above it, that we begin to see the true characters of Dumas’s great heroes.

The Black Tulip is a historical novel set during the Dutch Tulip Mania of the 17th century. When Cornelius van Baerle nears success in breeding a perfect black tulip, jealousy and political intrigue lead to his wrongful imprisonment. A tale of ambition, betrayal, and unexpected romance.

Louise de la Vallière continues the legendary Three Musketeers saga, chronicling the romance between the title character and King Louis XIV. Filled with court intrigue, forbidden love, and political maneuvering, this novel delves deep into passion, power, and betrayal.

Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol. 3: The Queen’s Necklace is a thrilling historical novel based on the infamous Diamond Necklace Affair, a scandal that helped erode the monarchy’s credibility before the French Revolution. With political intrigue, secret societies, and hidden agendas, this novel unveils the deception and corruption that fueled revolutionary fervor.

Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol. 2: The Mesmerist’s Victim continues the saga of Count Cagliostro’s mystical manipulations, blending occultism with political intrigue. As the court of King Louis XV becomes entangled in deception and the stirrings of revolution grow stronger, Dumas delivers a tale filled with romance, secret plots, and supernatural influences.

Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol. 4: Taking the Bastille is an epic historical novel detailing the events leading up to the storming of the Bastille. As revolution brews, intrigue, espionage, and fate intertwine, setting the stage for the fall of the French monarchy.

Dejaté sumergir en una historia emocionante desde el principio en la que el destino del protagonista depende del bulbo de un tulipán. La excelente mezcla de novela de aventuras, histórica y romántica dan como resultado un fabuloso relato de Alejandro DumasLos hermanos De Witt, protegidos del gran rey Luis de Francia, encuentra la muerte a manos de la enloquecida población de La Haya, que les cree culpables de conspiración.

"La Tulipe noire" est un des romans les plus connus d'Alexandre Dumas. On y trouve tous les thèmes chers à l'auteur : l'aventure, le courage, la grande histoire qui se mêle à la petite... Pourtant ici, Cornélius van Baerle n'a pas d'ambition militaire ou sociale, il veut avant tout créer et faire pousser une tulipe noire. Hélas, ses projets seront contrariés car notre héros n'est autre que le neveu du chef de l'État hollandais, Corneille de Witt, qui vient d'être renversé.

"La Dame aux camélias" raconte l'histoire des amants maudits, Marguerite et Armand, que les jugements moraux et la maladie vont détruire : le roman d'un désastre amoureux où les sentiments sont bafoués au profit de la bienséance sociale. Alexandre Dumas fils s'est inspiré de sa maîtresse, la courtisane Marie Duplessis, pour créer la dame aux camélias, héroïne romanesque s'il en est, et également héroïne d'opéra à partir de 1853, quand Verdi adaptera son histoire sous le nom de "La Traviata".

An epic literary adventure considered a classic around the world. The story centers around Edmond Dantes, a young sailor who finds himself arrested, accused of treason, and relegated to the bowls of the island fortress of Chateau d'If, all on his wedding day. The ensuing drama of his escape, revenge, and quest for the treasure of Monte Cristo is one reread by thousands every year.

The Three Musketeers is a swashbuckling adventure in which the king of France's guards swear by the motto "All for one and one for all" and follow it with the utmost commitment. The Musketeers find themselves having a whole host of adventures, which serve as a training period for the young D'Argtagnan, who has always dreamed of a life with the Musketeers after hearing of them as a little boy. Fun and excitement for all the family, brilliantly read by Jonathan Hyde.

Ten Years Later continues the legendary saga of The Three Musketeers, following Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D’Artagnan as they navigate political intrigue, love, and sword fights in 17th-century France. With its rich storytelling and unforgettable characters, Alexandre Dumas delivers another timeless adventure filled with daring exploits and courtly drama.

Twenty Years After continues the saga of The Three Musketeers, following d’Artagnan and his companions as they navigate shifting political alliances and personal rivalries in France. This swashbuckling adventure is filled with intrigue, swordplay, and thrilling exploits.

The Vicomte de Bragelonne continues the adventures of the legendary Musketeers. Picking up after The Three Musketeers and Twenty Years After, this thrilling tale of loyalty, intrigue, and swordplay sees Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D’Artagnan face new challenges and shifting alliances. A must-listen for fans of classic swashbuckling adventures.

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After The Three Muskateers and Twenty Years After the adventurous story of Athos, Porthos, Aramis and D'Artagnan continues!The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later (French: Le Vicomte de Bragelonne ou Dix ans plus tard) is the last of the Musketeer novels. It is usually divided into four volumes and this first volume contains chapters 1-75. (Summary by Diana Majlinger)