The Man In The Iron Mask (1901) - Tighe Hopkins - Bog

The Man in the Iron Mask is a historical novel written by Tighe Hopkins and first published in 1901. The story is set in France during the reign of King Louis XIV and revolves around the mysterious prisoner who was held captive in an iron mask for several years. The novel is loosely based on the real-life story of a man who was imprisoned in the Bastille for over 30 years.The plot of the novel centers around the Three Musketeers - Athos, Porthos, and Aramis - who reunite after many years to rescue the man in the iron mask. The identity of the prisoner is a closely guarded secret, and the Musketeers must navigate through political intrigue, betrayal, and danger to uncover the truth and free the prisoner.As the story unfolds, the Musketeers discover that the man in the iron mask is none other than the twin brother of King Louis XIV, who was hidden away to prevent any challenge to the throne. The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice as the Musketeers risk everything to save the imprisoned brother and restore justice to France.The Man in the Iron Mask is a classic tale of adventure and intrigue, filled with vivid characters, rich historical detail, and thrilling action. It has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and television series, and remains a beloved work of literature to this day.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.