Alexandre Dumas is one of the most prolific and celebrated writers of the ninteenth century. His best-known works are historical epics richly infused with romance, intrigue, passion, suspense, and swashbuckling adventure. This collection brings together three novels that are the cornerstone of his literary legacy--The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, and The Man in the Iron Mask. Dumas excelled in the creation of heroes who are larger-than-life and whose thrilling exploits stem from their dedication to noble causes. The exotic sweep and exhilarating action of these stories are unparalleled in modern literature.