Louise de la Valliere

A king's mistress, a queen's sorrow, and the Musketeers caught in a storm of intrigue. Louise de la Vallière (1847–1850), by Alexandre Dumas, continues the grand saga of The Three Musketeers in the epic d'Artagnan Romances. Set in the glittering yet treacherous court of Louis XIV, the novel follows the entanglements of love, honor, and loyalty. The spotlight falls on Louise de la Vallière, a gentle young woman whose relationship with the king ignites jealousy, betrayal, and political intrigue. Meanwhile, the Musketeers—older now but no less valiant—navigate the delicate balance between service, friendship, and personal conscience. Blending romance, adventure, and historical drama, Dumas delivers a tale of human weakness and noble sacrifice, where loyalty is tested and love comes at a price. Suspenseful and poignant, Louise de la Vallière is an essential chapter in one of literature's greatest adventure sagas.