The d'Artagnan Romances, Vol 2: Twenty Years After (version 2)
Alexandre Dumas
Read by John Van Stan
Volume 2 of The d'Artagnan Romances begins twenty years after "The Three Musketeers." Since then, d'Artagnan's career has stagnated, he’s lost touch with his friends, and the high favor earned with Queen Anne has been forgotten. His misfortune mirrors that of France, now ruled by an ineffective miser, Cardinal Mazarin, who’s avarice (among other vices) fuels a rebellion. Moreover, England is mired in civil war! Can d’Artagnan do the seemingly impossible: reunite “The Inseparables,” save the Queen and young Louis XIV from an uprising, and aid the English monarchy, all while avoiding the evil Mordaunt, son of a personal enemy long-believed to be neutralized? Well, according to d'Artagnan, "Great people only thank you for doing the impossible; what’s possible, they say, they can effect themselves." (jvanstan) (24 hr 10 min)
Chapters
The Shade of Cardinal Richelieu | 24:33 | Read by John Van Stan |
A Nightly Patrol | 22:10 | Read by John Van Stan |
Dead Animosities | 36:27 | Read by John Van Stan |
Anne of Austria at the Age of 46 | 24:55 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Gascon and the Italian | 13:20 | Read by John Van Stan |
D'Artagnan in his 40th Year | 30:25 | Read by John Van Stan |
Touches upon the Strange Effects a Half-pistole may have | 15:01 | Read by John Van Stan |
D'Artagnan, Going to a Distance to Discover Aramis | 16:32 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Abbe D'Herblay | 41:55 | Read by John Van Stan |
Monsieur Porthos du Vallon de Bracieux de Pierrefonds | 13:19 | Read by John Van Stan |
Wealth does not Necessarily Produce Happiness | 22:33 | Read by John Van Stan |
Porthos was Discontented with his Condition | 13:05 | Read by John Van Stan |
Two Angelic Faces | 15:45 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Castle of Bragelonne | 14:41 | Read by John Van Stan |
Athos as a Diplomatist | 20:30 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Duc de Beaufort | 13:20 | Read by John Van Stan |
Duc de Beaufort amused his Leisure Hours in the Donjon of Vincennes | 17:15 | Read by John Van Stan |
Grimaud begins his Functions | 21:21 | Read by John Van Stan |
Pates made by the Successor of Father Marteau are described | 18:35 | Read by John Van Stan |
One of Marie Michon's Adventures | 27:16 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Abbe Scarron | 24:47 | Read by John Van Stan |
Saint Denis | 16:51 | Read by John Van Stan |
One of the Forty Methods of Escape of the Duc de Beaufort | 23:33 | Read by John Van Stan |
The timely Arrival of D'Artagnan in Paris | 17:50 | Read by John Van Stan |
An Adventure on the High Road | 13:46 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Rencontre | 18:25 | Read by John Van Stan |
The 4 old Friends prepare to meet again | 19:45 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Place Royale | 13:48 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Ferry across the Oise | 21:10 | Read by John Van Stan |
Skirmishing | 13:45 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Monk | 23:42 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Absolution | 15:40 | Read by John Van Stan |
Grimaud Speaks | 12:30 | Read by John Van Stan |
On the Eve of Battle | 23:56 | Read by John Van Stan |
A Dinner in the Old Style | 17:57 | Read by John Van Stan |
A Letter from Charles the First | 13:00 | Read by John Van Stan |
Cromwell's Letter | 17:40 | Read by John Van Stan |
Henrietta Maria and Mazarin | 14:45 | Read by John Van Stan |
How, sometimes, the Unhappy mistake Chance for Providence | 18:15 | Read by John Van Stan |
Uncle and Nephew | 10:35 | Read by John Van Stan |
Paternal Affection | 18:50 | Read by John Van Stan |
Another Queen in Want of Help | 27:45 | Read by John Van Stan |
In which it is proved that first Impulses are oftentimes the best | 16:10 | Read by John Van Stan |
Te Deum for the Victory of Lens | 34:45 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Beggar of St. Eustache | 25:50 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Tower of St. Jacques de la Boucherie | 14:55 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Riot | 16:49 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Riot becomes a Revolution | 29:10 | Read by John Van Stan |
Misfortune refreshes the Memory | 15:05 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Interview | 14:20 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Flight | 24:24 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Carriage of Monsieur le Coadjuteur | 30:06 | Read by John Van Stan |
How D'Artagnan and Porthos earned by selling Straw | 19:25 | Read by John Van Stan |
In which we hear Tidings of Aramis | 22:55 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Scotchman | 19:25 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Avenger | 19:05 | Read by John Van Stan |
Oliver Cromwell | 12:23 | Read by John Van Stan |
Jesus Seigneur | 28:55 | Read by John Van Stan |
Noble Natures never lose Courage, nor good Stomachs their Appetites | 18:55 | Read by John Van Stan |
Respect to Fallen Majesty | 16:35 | Read by John Van Stan |
D'Artagnan hits on a Plan | 32:55 | Read by John Van Stan |
London | 12:10 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Trial | 18:05 | Read by John Van Stan |
Whitehall | 18:25 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Workmen | 13:53 | Read by John Van Stan |
Remember! | 11:35 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Man in the Mask | 17:26 | Read by John Van Stan |
Cromwell's House | 13:36 | Read by John Van Stan |
Conversational | 15:15 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Skiff "Lightening" | 20:00 | Read by John Van Stan |
Port Wine | 17:55 | Read by John Van Stan |
End of the Port Wine Mystery | 9:20 | Read by John Van Stan |
Fatality | 15:05 | Read by John Van Stan |
How Mousqueton had a Narrow Escape of being eaten | 15:30 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Return | 13:35 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Ambassadors | 15:55 | Read by John Van Stan |
The 3 Lieutenants of the Generalissimo | 22:05 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Battle of Charenton | 16:10 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Road to Picardy | 15:40 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Gratitude of Anne of Austria | 10:40 | Read by John Van Stan |
Cardinal Mazarin as King | 11:01 | Read by John Van Stan |
Precautions | 12:20 | Read by John Van Stan |
Strength and Sagacity | 21:00 | Read by John Van Stan |
Strength and Sagacity--Continued | 18:25 | Read by John Van Stan |
The Oubliettes of Cardinal Mazarin | 8:49 | Read by John Van Stan |
Conferences | 12:55 | Read by John Van Stan |
Thinking that Porthos will be at last a Baron, and D'Artagnan a Captain | 20:10 | Read by John Van Stan |
Shows how with Threat and Pen more is effected than by the Sword | 31:55 | Read by John Van Stan |
Difficult for Kings to return to the Capitals of their Kingdoms | 22:35 | Read by John Van Stan |
Conclusion | 5:50 | Read by John Van Stan |
Reviews
True classic by Dumas
potuc
I don’t have all that much to say about the reading quality… Just that it is absolutely phenomenal! Great job by Mr. Van Stan to read this incredible story so well. I do have a query, however… Does anybody know if Mr. Van Stan will ever read Volume 3 Part 2? I haven’t been able to find a recording of that book on LibriVox. Anyhow, I would recommend this for ages 12+, it is not a story that caters to reluctant readers…
JUST AS GOOD AS VOL. 1
AVID READER
Second volumes are seldom equal to the first, but this one is. The first adventure was somewhat morecarefree, as befits the heroes as young men. This one, having added twenty years to their ages. is properly a bit deeper. Here we see the deep friendship which binds them, and we are immersed in their true love and respect for each other. Of course, the storyline is exciting, and the reader is as good as they come. ENJOY!!
Incredible Narration, Gripping Story
Jamuel
I didn’t think The Three Musketeers would get any better, but then it did. Plus, John van Stan is a phenomenal narrator who gives it his all for every character’s voice. Cannot recommend this audio book enough!
the boys are back in town
Lord de Ville
D'Artagnan gets the band back together for a reunion tour in the second part of the epic sextet. More political intrigue, more twists and turns and of course more running baddies through with a particularly sharp blade. We are treated to a single reader and John van Stan does a sterling job with different voices for the characters. I was initially irritated by the comedy Italian accent given to the cardinal, but on reflection this probably suited the character very well. A particular treat was that John has recruited his showbiz pal Clint Eastwood to provide the guest voice for Grimald. Made my day.
excellent!!
listener of great stories
such a great story and reading! the three musketeers was a good book but had lots of stale chapters. this story was not stop trials and tribulations and was hard to turn off. the reader did a great job, read very swiftly and his many voices really have it an extra flair. can't wait to start part 3!!!
Thanks for taking this on!
mchiles
Exciting continuation of the three musketeers. Well read, this complex plot with many characters can still be followed without difficulty. Thanks, and looking forward to the next installment.
D
The plot was perhaps superior to the first volume, however I enjoyed the first more as it was more witty. Worth a read nonetheless, very enjoyable and great reader.
S W
I loved the way the reader read Porthos" voice! I have it in my head now and it makes me smile.