d'Artagnan Romances, Vol 2: Twenty Years After (version 2)
Alexandre Dumas
Play
Length 24 h 11 min
Chapters 90
First published 1910
Volume 2 of The d'Artagnan Romances begins twenty years after "The Three Musketeers." Since then, d'Artagnan's career has stagnated, he’s lost touch with his friends, and the high favor earned with Queen Anne has been forgotten. His misfortune mirrors that of France, now ruled by an ineffective miser, Cardinal Mazarin, who’s avarice (among other vices) fuels a rebellion. Moreover, England is mired in civil war! Can d’Artagnan do the seemingly impossible: reunite “The Inseparables,” save the Queen and young Louis XIV from an uprising, and aid the English monarchy, all while avoiding the evil Mordaunt, son of a personal enemy long-believed to be neutralized? Well, according to d'Artagnan, "Great people only thank you for doing the impossible; what’s possible, they say, they can effect themselves." (jvanstan)
Chapters
1
The Shade of Cardinal Richelieu Read by John Van Stan 24:33
2
A Nightly Patrol Read by John Van Stan 22:10
3
Dead Animosities Read by John Van Stan 36:27
4
Anne of Austria at the Age of 46 Read by John Van Stan 24:55
5
The Gascon and the Italian Read by John Van Stan 13:20
6
D'Artagnan in his 40th Year Read by John Van Stan 30:25
7
Touches upon the Strange Effects a Half-pistole may have Read by John Van Stan 15:01
8
D'Artagnan, Going to a Distance to Discover Aramis Read by John Van Stan 16:32
9
The Abbe D'Herblay Read by John Van Stan 41:55
10
Monsieur Porthos du Vallon de Bracieux de Pierrefonds Read by John Van Stan 13:19
11
Wealth does not Necessarily Produce Happiness Read by John Van Stan 22:33
12
Porthos was Discontented with his Condition Read by John Van Stan 13:05
13
Two Angelic Faces Read by John Van Stan 15:45
14
The Castle of Bragelonne Read by John Van Stan 14:41
15
Athos as a Diplomatist Read by John Van Stan 20:30
16
The Duc de Beaufort Read by John Van Stan 13:20
17
Duc de Beaufort amused his Leisure Hours in the Donjon of Vincennes Read by John Van Stan 17:15
18
Grimaud begins his Functions Read by John Van Stan 21:21
19
Pates made by the Successor of Father Marteau are described Read by John Van Stan 18:35
20
One of Marie Michon's Adventures Read by John Van Stan 27:16
21
The Abbe Scarron Read by John Van Stan 24:47
22
Saint Denis Read by John Van Stan 16:51
23
One of the Forty Methods of Escape of the Duc de Beaufort Read by John Van Stan 23:33
24
The timely Arrival of D'Artagnan in Paris Read by John Van Stan 17:50
25
An Adventure on the High Road Read by John Van Stan 13:46
26
The Rencontre Read by John Van Stan 18:25
27
The 4 old Friends prepare to meet again Read by John Van Stan 19:45
28
The Place Royale Read by John Van Stan 13:48
29
The Ferry across the Oise Read by John Van Stan 21:10
30
Skirmishing Read by John Van Stan 13:45
31
The Monk Read by John Van Stan 23:42
32
The Absolution Read by John Van Stan 15:40
33
Grimaud Speaks Read by John Van Stan 12:30
34
On the Eve of Battle Read by John Van Stan 23:56
35
A Dinner in the Old Style Read by John Van Stan 17:57
36
A Letter from Charles the First Read by John Van Stan 13:00
37
Cromwell's Letter Read by John Van Stan 17:40
38
Henrietta Maria and Mazarin Read by John Van Stan 14:45
39
How, sometimes, the Unhappy mistake Chance for Providence Read by John Van Stan 18:15
40
Uncle and Nephew Read by John Van Stan 10:35
41
Paternal Affection Read by John Van Stan 18:50
42
Another Queen in Want of Help Read by John Van Stan 27:45
43
In which it is proved that first Impulses are oftentimes the best Read by John Van Stan 16:10
44
Te Deum for the Victory of Lens Read by John Van Stan 34:45
45
The Beggar of St. Eustache Read by John Van Stan 25:50
46
The Tower of St. Jacques de la Boucherie Read by John Van Stan 14:55
47
The Riot Read by John Van Stan 16:49
48
The Riot becomes a Revolution Read by John Van Stan 29:10
49
Misfortune refreshes the Memory Read by John Van Stan 15:05
50
The Interview Read by John Van Stan 14:20
51
The Flight Read by John Van Stan 24:24
52
The Carriage of Monsieur le Coadjuteur Read by John Van Stan 30:06
53
How D'Artagnan and Porthos earned by selling Straw Read by John Van Stan 19:25
54
In which we hear Tidings of Aramis Read by John Van Stan 22:55
55
The Scotchman Read by John Van Stan 19:25
56
The Avenger Read by John Van Stan 19:05
57
Oliver Cromwell Read by John Van Stan 12:23
58
Jesus Seigneur Read by John Van Stan 28:55
59
Noble Natures never lose Courage, nor good Stomachs their Appetites Read by John Van Stan 18:55
60
Respect to Fallen Majesty Read by John Van Stan 16:35
61
D'Artagnan hits on a Plan Read by John Van Stan 32:55
62
London Read by John Van Stan 12:10
63
The Trial Read by John Van Stan 18:05
64
Whitehall Read by John Van Stan 18:25
65
The Workmen Read by John Van Stan 13:53
66
Remember! Read by John Van Stan 11:35
67
The Man in the Mask Read by John Van Stan 17:26
68
Cromwell's House Read by John Van Stan 13:36
69
Conversational Read by John Van Stan 15:15
70
The Skiff "Lightening" Read by John Van Stan 20:00
71
Port Wine Read by John Van Stan 17:55
72
End of the Port Wine Mystery Read by John Van Stan 9:20
73
Fatality Read by John Van Stan 15:05
74
How Mousqueton had a Narrow Escape of being eaten Read by John Van Stan 15:30
75
The Return Read by John Van Stan 13:35
76
The Ambassadors Read by John Van Stan 15:55
77
The 3 Lieutenants of the Generalissimo Read by John Van Stan 22:05
78
The Battle of Charenton Read by John Van Stan 16:10
79
The Road to Picardy Read by John Van Stan 15:40
80
The Gratitude of Anne of Austria Read by John Van Stan 10:40
81
Cardinal Mazarin as King Read by John Van Stan 11:01
82
Precautions Read by John Van Stan 12:20
83
Strength and Sagacity Read by John Van Stan 21:00
84
Strength and Sagacity--Continued Read by John Van Stan 18:25
85
The Oubliettes of Cardinal Mazarin Read by John Van Stan 8:49
86
Conferences Read by John Van Stan 12:55
87
Thinking that Porthos will be at last a Baron, and D'Artagnan a Captain Read by John Van Stan 20:10
88
Shows how with Threat and Pen more is effected than by the Sword Read by John Van Stan 31:55
89
Difficult for Kings to return to the Capitals of their Kingdoms Read by John Van Stan 22:35
90
Conclusion Read by John Van Stan 5:50
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