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Ray Palen

It is nearly impossible to “review” a novel from the late, great Alexandre Dumas as his books already have been deemed classics by centuries of readers. Instead, I shall focus on the real story here, and that is the brilliant job that Lawrence Ellsworth has done in translating and putting together the definitive version of THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK. Read More

Teaser

D’Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis: you know their names, the four loyal comrades whose saga began in Alexandre Dumas’ celebrated novel, THE THREE MUSKETEERS, and concludes here in THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK. The musketeers are drawn back to the glittering court of Louis XIV, the Sun King, where intrigues, political rivalries and royal jealousy pose deadly threats to the heroes and their loved ones. And once more, the four swashbucklers are enmeshed in a conspiracy that threatens the Crown of France itself.

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D’Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis: you know their names, the four loyal comrades whose saga began in Alexandre Dumas’ celebrated novel, THE THREE MUSKETEERS, and concludes here in THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK. The musketeers are drawn back to the glittering court of Louis XIV, the Sun King, where intrigues, political rivalries and royal jealousy pose deadly threats to the heroes and their loved ones. And once more, the four swashbucklers are enmeshed in a conspiracy that threatens the Crown of France itself.

About the Book

The final adventure of the greatest heroes in French literature takes the musketeers on an epic saga from the royal palace of Louis XIV to the dreaded dungeons of the Bastille.

D’Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis: you know their names, the four loyal comrades whose saga began in Alexandre Dumas’ celebrated novel, THE THREE MUSKETEERS, and concludes here in THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK. The musketeers are drawn back to the glittering court of Louis XIV, the Sun King, where intrigues, political rivalries and royal jealousy pose deadly threats to the heroes and their loved ones. And once more, the four swashbucklers are enmeshed in a conspiracy that threatens the Crown of France itself.

Faced with treachery at every turn, the four musketeers must regain the dash and daring of their youth to prevail in their greatest adventure yet. Fortunately, the comrades are still true to their natures: the noble Athos and his son, the romantic Raoul; the laughing giant Porthos, as mighty as ever; and the bold and steely d’Artagnan, now Captain of the King’s Musketeers at last. But then, the sly and wily Aramis stumbles on a royal secret that can shake the realm itself --- and exploiting that great secret proves too much of a temptation to resist for a man as ambitious as Aramis!

From midnight abductions through secret passages to swordplay and sacrifice on the wild shores of Brittany, this sparkling new translation of the final adventure of the greatest heroes in swashbuckling literature presents readers with an unforgettable tale from the pen of Alexandre Dumas, the master of historical adventure.

April 18, 2025

When we left off last week, I was reading THE MAID’S SECRET by Nita Prose and THE DOORMAN by Chris Pavone. I enjoyed these books for very different reasons, and both are Bookreporter.com Bets On selections. 

You can read my thoughts on THE MAID'S SECRET here. We will share my “Bookreporter Talks To” interview with Nita and our review of the book over the next couple of weeks. I will have my Bets On commentary about THE DOORMAN (which releases on May 20th) next month, along with our review and an interview with Chris.

The Maid's Secret: A Maid Novel by Nita Prose

April 2025

There are moments when you finish reading a series that you love, and you exhale and smile. You know that the characters have been through a lot, but they have ended up in a better place.

We met Molly the Maid back in 2022 in Nita Prose’s first book, THE MAID, which went on to win the Anthony Award, Barry Award, Goodreads Choice Award, Macavity Award, and Ned Kelly Award. There was something about this quirky young woman that captivated readers. We went on to learn more about her in the second novel, THE MYSTERY GUEST, in 2023, and the holiday novella, THE MISTLETOE MYSTERY, last year. We knew that Molly loved her grandmother. But now, in THE MAID’S SECRET, we finally get to hear from Gran and learn about her history.

Books Mom Will Love 2025

Mother’s Day is a time to recognize the woman who raised and nurtured us. To celebrate, we gave you the opportunity to win 10 books for you or the special lady in your life in our 20th annual "Books Mom Will Love" contest. Scroll down to see the five winners!

Interview: Patrick Strickland, author of You Can Kill Each Other After I Leave: Refugees, Fascism, and Bloodshed in Greece

Apr 17, 2025

Based on hundreds of hours of on-the-ground reporting, YOU CAN KILL EACH OTHER AFTER I LEAVE is a remarkable work of narrative nonfiction and compelling journalism that tells how Greece's violent far right is trying to destroy the birthplace of democracy. In this interview conducted by Michael Barson, Senior Publicity Executive at Melville House, Patrick Strickland talks about what inspired him to write this book, why he relocated to Greece eight years ago, the importance of including personal stories in his work, and two upcoming projects that revolve around his home state of Texas.

The Far Side of the Desert by Joanne Leedom-Ackerman

Sisters Samantha and Monte Waters are vacationing together in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, enjoying a festival and planning to meet with their brother, Cal. But the idyllic plans are short-lived. When terrorists’ attacks rock the city around them, Monte, a U.S. foreign service officer, and Samantha, an international television correspondent, are separated, and one of them is whisked away in the frenzy.

April 15, 2025

In this newsletter, you will find books releasing the weeks of April 14th and April 21st that we think will be of interest to Bookreporter.com readers, along with Bonus News, where we call out a contest, feature or review that we want to let you know about so you have it on your radar.

This week, we are calling attention to our current Word of Mouth contest. Let us know by Friday, April 25th at noon ET what books you’ve read, and you’ll have a chance to win SIX DAYS IN BOMBAY by Alka Joshi and STRANGERS IN TIME by David Baldacci, both of which released today.

April 15, 2025

April is one of those months when spring breaks are popping up in various weeks. There is not just one week when these breaks happen. Members of my book club are from different towns, and the breaks are taking place on different weeks, which means our meeting was pushed to next week so we all could be together. A late Easter saw many calendared events spinning in new directions.

April 15, 2025

This Bookreporter.com Special Newsletter spotlights a book that we know people will be talking about this spring. Read more about it, and enter our Spring Reading Contest by Wednesday, April 16th at noon ET for a chance to win one of five copies of SHOW, DON'T TELL: A Writer, Her Teacher, and the Power of Sharing Our Stories by Kristine Gasbarre, which releases on Tuesday, April 29th. Please note that each contest is only open for 24 hours, so you will need to act quickly!

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Greta Gatsby, Jay's younger sister, is finally free of her dull finishing school and looking forward to an idyllic summer at the Gatsby Mansion, the jewel of West Egg. Nothing could disrupt the blissful time she has planned…except finding out that Jay’s cadre of dubious friends --- Daisy and Tom Buchanan, along with Nick Carraway and Jordan Baker --- will be summering there, too. It's hard to be noticed when the luminous Daisy Buchanan is in the room, and Jordan keeps rather too close tabs on handsome Nick Carraway for Greta’s liking. But by far the worst is Daisy’s boorish husband, Tom, whose explosive temper seems always balanced on a knife-edge. But soon, bad blood is the least of their problems, as a shocking event sets the Gatsby household reeling. Death has come to West Egg, and with it, a web of scandal, betrayal and secrets.