A perennial favorite, this work continues to hold appeal for adventure lovers. Full of intrigue, swordplay, and revenge, it is the story of d'Artagnan, a young nobleman who travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers, a group of swashbuckling adventurers who serve King Louis XIII. His wit and fighting ability make d'Artagnan a welcome addition to their ranks, and together the four young men work to foil the King's evil rival, Cardinal Richelieu. Despite the period setting and constant violence, the story captures and sustains the listener's interest as the Musketeers vanquish the villains.　　《三个火枪手》是以法国国王路易十三和手握重兵、权倾朝野的首相黎塞留红衣主教的矛盾为背景，穿插群臣派系的明争暗斗，围绕宫廷里的秘史轶闻，展开了极饶趣味的故事。 　　　　书中的主人公少年勇士达达尼昂，怀揣其父留给他的十五个埃居，骑一匹长毛瘦马，告别家乡及亲人，远赴巴黎，希望在同乡父执的特雷维尔为队长的国王火枪队里当一名火枪手。在队长府上，他遇上阿托斯，波托斯和阿拉米斯三个火枪手，通过欧洲骑士风行的决斗，四人结成生死与共的知己……