Forfatter fødeår: 1802-1870
Forfatters profession: d. æ.
In 19th century Russia, a pair of lovers risk their lives by defying the tzar. Based loosely on true events, "Vaninka" takes place during the reign of Paul I. The lady of the title is a... Læs mere
For hundreds of centuries, one of Europe’s great powers was the stage for untold death and destruction. In "The Massacres of the South", Alexandre Dumas leads us through the many... Læs mere
Love can blossom even in the most desperate of situations. In "The Mesmerist’s Victim: Andrea de Taverney", the second entry in the "Marie Antoinette Romances",... Læs mere
How much power can one family wield before they're corrupted?In this first volume of his "Celebrated Crimes" series, Alexandre Dumas tackles the notorious Borgais. Originally from Spain,... Læs mere
Facing the firing squad, Joachim Murat told them to aim for his heart. Courageous until the end, his life is one of the great rise and fall stories. And Alexandre Dumas is the perfect author to... Læs mere
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... Læs mere
While France is at war with itself, a lady of the court plots an assassination. Set against the backdrop of the War of the Three Henrys, this is the enthralling third part of... Læs mere
France’s fate hangs in the balance! In this second part of Dumas’ classic, our heroes must race across Europe to save the day. It all begins with Queen Anne of France, who is... Læs mere
Beatrice Cenci laid her neck on the chopping block. She’d helped to beat a powerful nobleman to death, but for many in Rome, her execution was a tragic perversion of justice. Beatrice’s... Læs mere
The Four Musketeers return; middle-aged and battle-weary, but always ready for a new adventure. The setting is France in the 1660s. There’s a new king on the... Læs mere
Martin Guerre’s disappearance has changed him. In fact, he’s no longer Martin Guerre at all. In this true crime tale, Alexandre Dumas explores an outlandish case of impersonation. The year... Læs mere
How far would you go to secure a fortune? In late 18th Century Paris, one man turned to murder. In this volume of his "Celebrated Crimes" series, Alexandre Dumas takes on the subject Antoine... Læs mere