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Alexandre Dumas, pere
| Biography: | Alexandre, Dumas, pere (1802-1870) was a French writer widely known for his adventurous historical novels including The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. His family was poor, but his father had a distinguished military career that allowed Dumas to work at the Palais Royal in Paris when he was just 20 years old. He began writing plays, then novels. His novels were extremely popular bestsellers, but Dumas enjoyed an extravagant lifestyle and was troubled by debt all his life. |
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The Black Tulip  |
The Black Tulip
Flowers for the lady? When Cornelius van Baerle seeks to grow a rare black tulip he takes the notion to a new height. Originally grown for its beauty, the black blossom is worth a fortune in a contest held in the Netherlands. For Cornelius, the promise of wealth pales before his love for Rosa. Categories: Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense |
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The Count of Monte Cristo Volume 2  |
The Count of Monte Cristo Volume 2
Dumas takes us to the Mediterranean during the early 1800s in this sweeping story that has remained popular through the centuries. Exiled Edmond Dantes re-invents himself as the Count of the island of Monte Cristo, leading him on a twisting trail of fortunes found, loves lost and redemption reached. Category: Historical Romance |
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The Count of Monte Cristo Volume 1 |
The Count of Monte Cristo Volume 1
Dumas takes us to the Mediterranean during the early 1800s in this sweeping story that has remained popular through the centuries. Exiled Edmond Dantes re-invents himself as the Count of the island of Monte Cristo, leading him on a twisting trail of fortunes found, loves lost and redemption reached. Category: Historical Romance |
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The Vicomte de Bragelonne  |
The Vicomte de Bragelonne
In the continuing adventures of the famed musketeers, we join the son of Athos, Raoul de Bragelonne, in the household of M. le Prince. Rather than seek adventure like his father, Raoul is consumed by his desire for his childhood sweetheart, Louise de la Valliere, and his quest is for her heart. Category: Romantic Suspense |
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