ORIGINALS THE THREE MUSKETEERS.

The Three Musketeers originally published in French as Les Trois Mousquetaires (1844) is one of the most famous works by Alexandre Dumas. Set in the 1620's the story follows the adventures of the youthfully ambitious d'Artagnan as he seeks a place in the prestigious Musketeers of the Guard. However, d'Artagnan loses an important letter of introduction due to a series of misfortunes, and is unable to join the Guard immediately. However, he ends up befriending Athos, Porthos and Aramis, the three valiant musketeers who exemplify loyalty, devotion and friendship, and live by the motto 'all for one and one for all'.