Alexandre Dumas 
The Vicomte De Bragelonne 

The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the third Dumas novel to include d'Artagnan and his companions, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. The novel is set during the 1660s and worried about the early rule of Louis XIV. The principal half of the original focuses for the most part on Athos and Athos who are dealing with two separate plans. The protagonist of the novel is the musketeers. The book-length finds it much of the time broken into smaller parts. The time frame is set somewhere in the range of 1660 and 1673 against the background of the transformation of Louis XIV from child monarch to Sun King.After 35 years of loyal service, d'Artagnan leaves as lieutenant of the Musketeers. He takes steps to help the exiled Charles II to retake the throne of England. With their help, Charles II is reestablished to the throne, and d'Artagnan is rewarded luxuriously. Part One of the book discusses romantic events at the court of Louis XIV. Raoul de Bragelonne tries to marry his childhood love Louise de La Vallière. Philippe turns out to be terribly desirous of Buckingham and has him banished after their wedding. Aramis learns of a secret prisoner who looks similar to Louis XIV and convinces the Jesuits to name him their new king.