Books in the Twenty Years After series in order

It's the time for heroes. But the Musketeers are no more. As Dumas' "e;Twenty Years Later"e; begins, only D'Artagnan still serves in the Queen's guard. Porthos, Aramis, and Athos are living comfortable lives, their fighting days long behind them. But all that's about to change. With the country on the brink of civil war, D'Artagnan is given a dangerous new mission, and he knows he'll need his old friends by his side. Expanding upon the mythology of "e;The Three Musketeers"e;, the sequel is just as packed with sword fights, conspiracies, and political double dealings. And a very hateable new villain in Cardinal Mazarin. This first part of the novel sets the scene for the adventure that follows. -

Will the Musketeers ever be "e;all for one and one for all"e; again?In the second part of "e;Twenty Years After"e; political allegiances keep the four Musketeers divided. Revolution is brewing, and while D'Artagnan and Porthos remain loyal to the Queen, Aramis and Athos support the rebellion. Meanwhile, two sons enter the frame. One is Raoul, son of Athos, who has joined the army and is fighting the Spaniards. The other is Mordaunt, offspring of the devious Milady. His heart is set on revenging his mother's death.This part of the story is ripe with intrigue surrounding France's political tumult. And all the boisterous action that you expect from a Dumas adventure. -

The kings of France and England are facing the chopping block. Can the musketeers save them both? In this third part of Dumas' "e;Twenty Years After"e;, war is waging on both sides of the channel. D'Artagnan and Porthos are dispatched to England with a message for Oliver Cromwell. Soon drawn into the conflict, they're shocked to find themselves facing two unlikely opponents on the battlefield-Athos and Aramis. Will our four heroes draw swords against each other? These action-heavy chapters still find room to let each musketeer's personality shine. Expect heroism, romance, and suspense by the bucketload. -

After years of muddy, bloody battles, the English Civil War is finally over. But the Musketeers have a plan which could still change everything. As the action begins, King Charles I is in prison, awaiting execution. But his fate isn't sealed just yet! Athos, Aramis, Porthos, and D'Artagnan have put aside their differences to attempt a daring rescue. But will the reunited Musketeers be a match for Mourdant, who is determined to see the king lose his head?"e;Twenty Years After"e; draws ever closer to the thrilling finale in part IV. Dumas ratchets up the tension (and the body count) in this masterclass in historical adventure. -

They've made it through two civil wars, but the Musketeers' greatest challenge is still to come. After their escapades in England, our heroes are back on French shores. But D'Artagnan and Porthos need to watch their backs. They've incurred the wrath of Cardinal Mazarin, who wants them thrown in jail. What follows is a series of breathless arrests, jailbreaks and kidnappings, as the Musketeers and Mazarin head towards a final showdown. Part V brings "e;Twenty Years After"e; to a satisfying, action-packed end. The Musketeers would return in "e;The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later"e;, the third and final book in the "e;D'Artagnan Romances"e;. -