The Man in the Iron Mask

The Man in the Iron Mask is the final installment of The Vicomte of Bragelonne, part of Dumas’ The Three Musketeers series. The story follows the aging Musketeers—Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D’Artagnan—as they face their greatest challenge yet. Aramis uncovers a secret: the imprisoned twin brother of King Louis XIV, hidden away with his face concealed by an iron mask. Conspiring to replace the tyrannical king with the rightful heir, Aramis sets a dangerous plot in motion, drawing his friends into a web of political intrigue, betrayal, and loyalty. The novel explores themes of power, identity, and sacrifice, culminating in a dramatic and bittersweet conclusion to the legendary adventures of the Musketeers.