The Man In The Iron Mask (1901)

The Man in the Iron Mask is a historical fiction novel written by Tighe Hopkins and published in 1901. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the mysterious prisoner who was locked up in an iron mask during the reign of King Louis XIV of France. The novel is based on the true story of a prisoner who was kept in captivity for over 30 years and whose identity has never been confirmed. The book follows the story of three musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, who reunite after many years to rescue the man in the iron mask. The musketeers believe that the prisoner is the twin brother of King Louis XIV, who was imprisoned to prevent him from claiming the throne. The musketeers embark on a dangerous mission to rescue the prisoner and restore him to his rightful place as king. As the story unfolds, the musketeers face many obstacles and challenges, including the king's loyal guards, political intrigue, and betrayal. The novel also explores themes of loyalty, honor, and justice, as the musketeers risk their lives to do what they believe is right. Overall, The Man in the Iron Mask is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that combines historical accuracy with fictional storytelling. It is a classic tale of adventure and heroism that has captivated readers for over a century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.