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An illustrated adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel, in which four Musketeers plot to replace King Louis XIV of France with the mysterious, masked prisoner in the Bastille who is believed to be Louis' falsely imprisoned twin brother and the true king.

An abridged version of the novel in which Dantes, having escaped from the island where he has been in prison, plots his revenge on the people responsible for his imprisonment.

Adam thought he knew about his grandfather, but when he is sent to France to perform three very difficult (and dangerous, possibly illegal) tasks for him, Adam discovers things about his grandfather, and himself, that he never imagined.

In 1937 France, Lisette Roux and her husband Andre move from Paris to a small village to care for Andre's grandfather, Pascal. Pascal, who owns important paintings from the masters, tutors Lisette in art and life before he dies. Taking his advice, Lisette makes a list of important things to do in life. Then WWII breaks out and Andre hides Pascal's paintings before going to war where he is killed. Lisette sets out to find the paintings, and along the way learns to forgive the past and live--and love--again.

Discusses the history of the Palace of Versailles, covering its beginnings as a hunting lodge, gardens, and place in the twentieth century.