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Read By: Frederick Davidson Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 18.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 14.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781483088525

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

99

Longest Chapter Length:

37:18 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

57 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

16:56 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

44

Publisher Description



Originally published in 1845 as a sequel to The Three MusketeersTwenty Years After is a supreme creation of suspense and heroic adventure.

Two decades have passed since the three musketeers triumphed over Cardinal Richelieu and Milady. Time has weakened their resolve and dispersed their loyalties. But treasons and stratagems still cry out for justice: civil war endangers the throne of France, while in England, Cromwell threatens to send Charles I to the scaffold. Dumas brings his immortal quartet out of retirement to cross swords with time, the malevolence of men, and the forces of history. But their greatest test is a titanic struggle with the son of Milady, who wears the face of Evil.

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"A must read if you want to understand the storyline between the Three Musketeers and The Man In The Iron Mask. To properly understand the story line you should read or listen to the books in the following orderThe Three Musketeers - Read by Simon Vance20 Years After - Read by Fredrick Davidson10 years later: Which is usually divided into three books- The Vicomte de Bragelonne read by Simon Vance- Louise de La Valliere read by Simon Vance- The Man in the Iron Mask read by Simon VanceI found Vicomte de Bragelonne and Louise de La Valliere somewhat dry but the story is helped by Simon Vance doing a great reading of it. Worth the read if you're a great fan of the Muketeers, but they can be skipped."

— Tom Robertson (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Good fun!”

    — Sunday Telegraph (London)
  • “Dumas never stints the action, witty dialogue, and surprising plot developments. As gradually grows clear, his overriding theme is loyalty—to friends, family and party but, above all, to living by a principled code of honor in a debased and chaotic world. If you only know The Three Musketeers, you owe yourself the pleasure of spending some happy evenings with Twenty Years After. Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D’Artagnan may be older and their hair starting to gray, but they’ve lost none of their romance and grandeur.”

    — Washington Post

Twenty Years After Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.107142857142857 out of 54.107142857142857 out of 54.107142857142857 out of 54.107142857142857 out of 54.107142857142857 out of 5 (4.11)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I love the characters in the Three Musketeers books. Dumas is one of my favorite authors. Plan on reading the third book too. "

    — Diane, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Another great Dumas. Like the story. "

    — Carrie, 2/4/2014
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    " Maybe not quite as good as the Three Musketeers, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a good read. Twas fun. "

    — Matt, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Another great adventure for the boys of France. It was a well written book with fantastic humour and dashing romances. "

    — Emily, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This book is dense. There's so much information crammed into the space on the page that it makes it nearly impossible for long sessions of reading. It does show another side to the friendship of D'Artagnan and the trio, as their similar viewpoints lead them to take opposing sides on the field of battle, yet their loyalty to each other still overrides interest in foreign intrigues. "

    — Benjamin, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " The second in the Musketeers series, and just as good as the first. Now I just need to find myself a copy of Le Vicomte de Bragelonne and I'll be set. "

    — Mandy, 1/2/2014
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    " SO GOOD. All the characters are as alive and amusing as in the first book--I fell in love all over again. :) The story was intense and so realistic, I loved the plot. Definitely a must-read if you've read the first book! "

    — Tesia, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " So enjoyable, better than The Three Musketeers. The characters are more complex, the writing is tighter with none of the dead spots of its predecessor. Sad to see it end! "

    — Rosann, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Even better than The Three Musketeers. The plot was far more complex, the characters more realistic and believable and the action intense. 5 stars for this one, wonder if it as good in English. "

    — Ray, 11/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " So far it's very different from the Three Musketeers. The characters are more mature and complicated, and the drama more morally ambiguous. I like it and am looking forward to the development of the plot. "

    — Stephen, 10/24/2013
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    " Not as good as the original, but one of the few novels about the deposition and execution of Charles I you'll find. "

    — Scott, 10/21/2013

About Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870), French novelist and playwright, was one of the most famous and prolific French writers of the nineteenth century, producing some 250 books. He is best known for his historical novels The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, and he was among the first authors to fully exploit the possibilities of the serial novel. He is credited with revitalizing the historical novel in France. His riveting, fast-paced adventure tales that blend history and fiction have been adapted into nearly 200 films. His last unfinished last novel, The Last Cavalier,  lost to historians for 125 years, was completed in 2005 and quickly became a best seller.

About Frederick Davidson

Frederick Davidson (1932–2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile’s Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings.