Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas was a French writer born on July 24, 1802, known for his captivating storytelling and adventurous plots. He is best remembered for his historical novels, including the timeless classics "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo." Dumas's rich heritage, being the son of a French nobleman and a Haitian slave, deeply influenced his perspective and writing style, allowing him to weave themes of honor, betrayal, and friendship through his narratives. His works are celebrated not only for their thrilling plots but also for their exploration of human emotions and relationships.

Throughout his prolific career, Dumas wrote plays, novels, and essays, leaving an indelible mark on literature. His ability to create dynamic characters and vibrant settings continues to inspire readers and adaptations in various media. As you explore his works in this app, you'll find yourself swept away by the drama and excitement that characterize his storytelling. Dive into the world of Dumas and experience the adventures that have captivated audiences for generations!

Chicot the Jester

Read by John Van Stan 4.3
This sequel to Dumas' “Marguerite de Valois” begins four years after the sudden death of King Charles IX and succession of his brother Henry…

Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol 4: Taking the Bastile

Read by John Van Stan 4.9
This 4th volume of the Marie Antoinette Romances begins several years after the close of "The Queen’s Necklace.” It describes the event…

The Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol 3: The Queen's Necklace (Version 2)

Read by John Van Stan 4.8
This 3rd volume of the Marie Antoinette Romances begins a decade after the close of "The Mesmerist’s Victim” and is based on a real sca…

The Queen's Necklace

Read by Gail Timmerman Vaughan 4.3
The Queen's Necklace is historical fiction based on an actual scandal in the court of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI during 1784-85, "T…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Part 2: Urbain Grandier (version 2)

Read by John Van Stan 4.8
This is the dramatic story of Urbain Grandier, a catholic priest, who had a reputation to rival that of Casanova, which ultimately led to hi…

Louise de la Valliere

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Set against the backdrop of 17th-century France, Louise de la Vallière continues the saga of the legendary Musketeers, weaving a tale…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 7: Part 1: Ali Pacha

Read by John Van Stan 4.6
Ali Tepeleni, Pacha of Janina, rose to power during the early 1800s in one of the Ottoman Empire’s most unruly territories (Albania). His fe…

The Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol 5: The Countess of Charny

Read by John Van Stan 4.8
This 5th volume of the Marie Antoinette Romances begins after the fall of the Bastille and the March on Versailles, which forced Louis XVI a…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 6: Part 1: Joan of Naples

Read by John Van Stan 4.7
The celebrated crimes committed during the life of Joan (Joanna I) of Naples span from personal misdeeds (adulteries and mariticide) to regi…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 3: Mary Stuart (version 2)

Read by John Van Stan 4.5
The contents of these volumes of 'Celebrated Crimes', as well as the motives which led to their inception, are unique. They are a series of …

Taking the Bastile

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Pitou lost his mother when he was small. He was raised by a stern aunt who did not really love him. He starts knowing the world by going to …

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Part 3: Nisida

Read by John Van Stan 4.5
This story details the many crimes (attempted rape, assault, filicide, etc.) surrounding a significant historical confrontation between a fi…

Ten Years Later

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In Ten Years Later, the saga of the legendary Musketeers continues as Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D'Artagnan navigate the complexities of lo…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 5: Part 1: Desrues

Read by John Van Stan 4.6
This story chronicles the crimes of Antoine-Francois Desrues (also called "Derues") from his childhood to his execution. Desrues c…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 6: Part 2: The Man in the Iron Mask

Read by John Van Stan 4.4
In the late 1600s a man was doubly-imprisoned: his body in an iron cell and his face in an iron mask. Who the “man in the iron mask” was, wh…

The Count of Monte Cristo

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The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. It is often considered, …

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 7: Part 2: Countess de Saint-Geran

Read by John Van Stan 4.6
This story details the crimes and trial surrounding the unexpected pregnancy and subsequent childbirth of the Countess de Saint-Geran in 164…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 5: Derues, La Constantin

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Dumas, with the assistance of several friends, compiled Celebrated Crimes, an eight-volume collection of essays on famous criminals and crim…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Karl-Ludwig Sand (version 2)

Read by John Van Stan 4.6
This is the fourth volume of Alexandre Dumas' studies of celebrated crimes and their perpetrators. This volume is concerned with the story o…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 6: Part 3: Martin Guerre

Read by John Van Stan 4.6
Martin Guerre was a French peasant that, during a long absence, was famously impersonated in the 16th century. Although the real Martin Guer…

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