![]() ![]() Once it gets to the possible connections to the occult, it gets a little outlandish. I enjoyed the portions about Corso traveling around Europe to immerse himself in ancient book collections. Though the author provides context, to get the most out of this book, it is helpful to have somewhat recently read The Three Musketeers. ![]() It is an elaborate puzzle, and the reader will need to pay close attention to details, especially early in the story, as these come into play later on. This book requires active engagement by the reader and is not a quick read. It contains a plethora of literary references, past book printing and binding techniques, historical information about the life of Alexander Dumas, and an in-depth examination of the characters in The Three Musketeers. During these two investigations he meets people who resemble characters in Dumas’ The Three Musketeers. ![]() He is provided a copy of another book, The Nine Doors, that is rumored to contain information on how to summon Satan, and asked to investigate the two remaining copies, which may be forgeries. Set in Spain, Portugal, and France, antiquarian book dealer Lucas Corso is hired to research the authenticity of a rare manuscript purportedly written by Alexander Dumas. ![]()
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