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Alexandre Dumas

2 series 9 books in order 1845–1973

Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was a French writer and dramatist, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure, making him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After, and The Vicomte de Bragelonne, were serialized; he also wrote plays and magazine articles and was a prolific correspondent.

Born
1802
Active years
1845–1973
Known for
D'Artagnan Romances, The Marie Antoinette Romances

Series by Alexandre Dumas

D'Artagnan Romances

5 books in order · 1845–1973

  1. Cover of The Three Musketeers

    The Three Musketeers

    1973 · Alexandre Dumas

    During the reign of France's King Louis XIV, D'Artagnan and three musketeers unite to defend the honor of Anne of Austria against the plots of…

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    Twenty Years After

    1845 · Alexandre Dumas

    Twenty Years After is a novel by Alexandre Dumas, first published in 1845. It is part of The d'Artagnan Romances and serves as a sequel to The Three…

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  3. Cover of The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later

    The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later

    1847 · Alexandre Dumas

    The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later is a novel by Alexandre Dumas. It is the third and last book in The d'Artagnan Romances, following The…

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The Marie Antoinette Romances

4 books in order · 1849–1853

  1. Cover of Joseph Balsamo

    Joseph Balsamo

    1849 · Alexandre Dumas

    Joseph Balsamo is a 1849 book by Alexandre Dumas. It is book 1 of the series The Marie Antoinette Romances.

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  2. Cover of The Queen's Necklace

    The Queen's Necklace

    1849 · Alexandre Dumas

    The Queen's Necklace is a novel by Alexandre Dumas published in 1849 and 1850. It is based on the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, a real event from…

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  3. Cover of Ange Pitou (Taking the Bastile)

    Ange Pitou (Taking the Bastile)

    1851 · Alexandre Dumas

    Ange Pitou (Taking the Bastile) is a 1851 book by Alexandre Dumas. It is book 3 of the series The Marie Antoinette Romances.

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  4. Cover of The Countess de Charny

    The Countess de Charny

    1853 · Alexandre Dumas

    The Countess de Charny is a 1853 book by Alexandre Dumas. It is book 4 of the series The Marie Antoinette Romances.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Alexandre Dumas written?

We list 9 books by Alexandre Dumas across 2 series, published between 1845–1973 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Alexandre Dumas's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Three Musketeers.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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