D'Artagnan is tired of serving a spineless king whose power rests in other hands. He resigns to pursue a goal of his own: restoring Charles II to the English throne. But when Louis XIV calls on him with an offer he can't refuse, D'Artagnan finds himself in over his head. Can he trust his friends, or will this be the conflict that shatters the musketeers?After thirty-five years of service to Louis XIV, D'Artagnan is fed up and leaves for England. However, shortly after he resigns, Cardinal Mazarin dies, leaving Louis XIV to actually rule the country instead of being a figurehead.The king is aided by Colbert, Mazarin's former clerk, and Fouquet, the superintendent of finances. When Colbert informs the king that Fouquet is fortifying an island as a military stronghold against him, Louis XIV lures D'Artagnan back into service with the promise of captainhood.Upon arriving at the island, D'Artagnan discovers the shocking truth behind the armaments.

Will the identity of the culprits reveal the ultimate betrayal?"The Vicomte de Bragelonne" is a tale of shady dealings, political intrigue, and complex relationships perfect for readers who love adventure and historical fiction.