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The Three Musketeers: An Audible Original Drama
Swashbuckling classic adventure, with an updated twist placing Milady in the role of narrator.
Young D'Artagnan arrives in Paris to join the King's elite guards but almost immediately finds he is duelling with some of the very men he has come to swear allegiance to - Porthos, Athos and Aramis, inseparable friends: the Three Musketeers.
Soon part of their close band, D'Artagnan's loyalty to his new allies puts him in the deadly path of Cardinal Richlieu's machinations. And when the young hero falls in love with the beautiful but inaccessible Constance, he finds himself in a world of murder, conspiracy and lies, with only the Musketeers to depend on.
Featuring: Ian Abeysekera, David Ahmad, Rachel Atkins, Catherine Bailey, Ed Barry, Timothy Bentinck, Nicholas Boulton, Eliza Butterworth, Gunnar Cauthery, Stephen Critchlow, Adetomiwa Edun, William Ellis, Betsabeh Emran, Tony Gardner, Matt Gavan, Akin Gazi, Pete Gold, Colm Gormley, Chris Grahamson, Edward Harrison, David Holt, Will Howard, Frances Jeater, James MacCallum, Joel MacCormack, Roger May, Richard Morse, Harry Myers, Daniel Naddafy, James Parkes, Richard Reed, John Scougall, Lizzie Stables, Dan Starkey, Mark Straker, Timothy Watson, Ben Whitehead, Sarah Whitehouse and Hemi Yeroham.
Young D'Artagnan arrives in Paris to join the King's elite guards but almost immediately finds he is duelling with some of the very men he has come to swear allegiance to - Porthos, Athos and Aramis, inseparable friends: the Three Musketeers.
Soon part of their close band, D'Artagnan's loyalty to his new allies puts him in the deadly path of Cardinal Richlieu's machinations. And when the young hero falls in love with the beautiful but inaccessible Constance, he finds himself in a world of murder, conspiracy and lies, with only the Musketeers to depend on.
Featuring: Ian Abeysekera, David Ahmad, Rachel Atkins, Catherine Bailey, Ed Barry, Timothy Bentinck, Nicholas Boulton, Eliza Butterworth, Gunnar Cauthery, Stephen Critchlow, Adetomiwa Edun, William Ellis, Betsabeh Emran, Tony Gardner, Matt Gavan, Akin Gazi, Pete Gold, Colm Gormley, Chris Grahamson, Edward Harrison, David Holt, Will Howard, Frances Jeater, James MacCallum, Joel MacCormack, Roger May, Richard Morse, Harry Myers, Daniel Naddafy, James Parkes, Richard Reed, John Scougall, Lizzie Stables, Dan Starkey, Mark Straker, Timothy Watson, Ben Whitehead, Sarah Whitehouse and Hemi Yeroham.
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Published September 26, 2019
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April 21, 2020
*applauds*
What an awesome, entertaining, swashbuckling slice of Musketeers this is! A full cast shines as the story of the first and original book comes to life. Marty Ross has written an adaptation that captures everything that matters from the original: the humour, the characterization and the action.
A few tiny tweaks have been made: Milady narrates the story, some small details surrounding plot and timing have been changed and a few minor characters are missing.
Athos, in particular, has been changed: he is quick to anger and quite bitter. His personality is all temper and reaction, where he's actually more gentlemanly (and better humoured) in the books. Canonically, his anger is more ice than fire, and in this dramatization, he clashes with d'Artagnan here where in the books they're usually in affectionate agreement. It does make things more dramatic, though.
Milady has been developed more, which is fascinating and a good thing; she's been fleshed out and given some history that is in keeping with her character, but also gives reason for the manipulative and dangerous woman she's become. She's one of the world's first and most famous femme fatales, and the extension of her story feels right.
D'Artagnan is still the hero and eyes of the reader as he ventures into Paris, all heart and determined eagerness as he meets up with the Musketeers, duels his way around and falls in love with both Constance and adventure.
If you're looking for a streamlined, great adaptation that keeps the story and, more importantly, the spirit of the Dumas' book alive, this is it. Even if you're not really interested in the Musketeers but still want an entertaining audio drama, I feel confident recommending this. It's that good, and it's that much fun. The cast does a stellar job.
A more-than-worthy entry into the Musketeers Canon, and something that Dumas himself would enjoy immensely, I think.
En garde!
What an awesome, entertaining, swashbuckling slice of Musketeers this is! A full cast shines as the story of the first and original book comes to life. Marty Ross has written an adaptation that captures everything that matters from the original: the humour, the characterization and the action.
A few tiny tweaks have been made: Milady narrates the story, some small details surrounding plot and timing have been changed and a few minor characters are missing.
Athos, in particular, has been changed: he is quick to anger and quite bitter. His personality is all temper and reaction, where he's actually more gentlemanly (and better humoured) in the books. Canonically, his anger is more ice than fire, and in this dramatization, he clashes with d'Artagnan here where in the books they're usually in affectionate agreement. It does make things more dramatic, though.
Milady has been developed more, which is fascinating and a good thing; she's been fleshed out and given some history that is in keeping with her character, but also gives reason for the manipulative and dangerous woman she's become. She's one of the world's first and most famous femme fatales, and the extension of her story feels right.
D'Artagnan is still the hero and eyes of the reader as he ventures into Paris, all heart and determined eagerness as he meets up with the Musketeers, duels his way around and falls in love with both Constance and adventure.
If you're looking for a streamlined, great adaptation that keeps the story and, more importantly, the spirit of the Dumas' book alive, this is it. Even if you're not really interested in the Musketeers but still want an entertaining audio drama, I feel confident recommending this. It's that good, and it's that much fun. The cast does a stellar job.
A more-than-worthy entry into the Musketeers Canon, and something that Dumas himself would enjoy immensely, I think.
En garde!
August 29, 2021
DNF. Defeat! Defeat! I have been beaten by a world classic. I just cannot get through this one.
I have now been pummeled by "Mrs. Dalloway," "The Three Musketeers," and "The Prince."
I have now been pummeled by "Mrs. Dalloway," "The Three Musketeers," and "The Prince."
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August 26, 2021DNF. The voice acting here is well done, but I just can't get into this style of audio drama where all (quite literally ALL) description is replaced by sound effects. If I hadn't seen various Three Musketeers movies over the years, I would have no idea whatsoever how to imagine their surroundings or even how the characters are dressed because I'm not told. That just doesn't work for me.
May 19, 2020
What an absolute fun ride!
This 2019 audio drama captures the original spirit of Dumas' novel while streamlining it for better entertainment value. There's less politics, more action and lots of witty dialogue.
A few changes have been made, a few characters or things left out, but they're effective in appealing to a modern audience.
Our four Inseparables are as they should be: enthusiastic, fiery d'Artagnan; big, slightly pompous Porthos; Aramis, the womanizer and man of faith and melancholic Athos whose self-destructive drive is even more apparent here (at the cost of the gentleness he displays in the books).
The biggest twist: the story is narrated by none other than Milady de Winter herself, and Marty Ross creates a new grey area in this otherwise black-and-white piece. At the end, we ask ourselves whether it wasn't the men in her life (including Athos!) who turned Milady into the treacherous and vengeful woman she's become.
Rich and authentic in sound design, with wonderful, lively narrators, this is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with our legendary heroes - or to meet them for the very first time.
Highly recommended!
This 2019 audio drama captures the original spirit of Dumas' novel while streamlining it for better entertainment value. There's less politics, more action and lots of witty dialogue.
A few changes have been made, a few characters or things left out, but they're effective in appealing to a modern audience.
Our four Inseparables are as they should be: enthusiastic, fiery d'Artagnan; big, slightly pompous Porthos; Aramis, the womanizer and man of faith and melancholic Athos whose self-destructive drive is even more apparent here (at the cost of the gentleness he displays in the books).
The biggest twist: the story is narrated by none other than Milady de Winter herself, and Marty Ross creates a new grey area in this otherwise black-and-white piece. At the end, we ask ourselves whether it wasn't the men in her life (including Athos!) who turned Milady into the treacherous and vengeful woman she's become.
Rich and authentic in sound design, with wonderful, lively narrators, this is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with our legendary heroes - or to meet them for the very first time.
Highly recommended!
January 10, 2021
I absolutely love dramatised audiobooks. This adaptation of The Three Musketeers by Marty Ross brough together the famous characters, the humour and the breathtaking action of war and duels.
Milady De Winter has been explored more as a character. She narrates the story, addressing it to D'Artagnan and we as listeners dive into her backstory, her role in the intrigues and politics of France and her power to seduce every man she crosses paths with. Or rather, every man of importance.
It's a great adaptation of Dumas' original masterpiece and I truly felt that it brings the spirit of the book to life. The audio cast did an excellent job and I could practically see the bond between these characters, the spirit of adventure and unconditional trust among friends and comrades.
Loved every minute of it!
Milady De Winter has been explored more as a character. She narrates the story, addressing it to D'Artagnan and we as listeners dive into her backstory, her role in the intrigues and politics of France and her power to seduce every man she crosses paths with. Or rather, every man of importance.
It's a great adaptation of Dumas' original masterpiece and I truly felt that it brings the spirit of the book to life. The audio cast did an excellent job and I could practically see the bond between these characters, the spirit of adventure and unconditional trust among friends and comrades.
Loved every minute of it!
April 6, 2021
I bought this on audible thinking it was the original on Audiobook (probably because it was listed as The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas) there are a few questionable structural changes [Spoilers] Milade de Winter narrates the story (or her voice as Dartanion's conscious) but she shouldn't have privileged information into a lot of the scenes that go on.
This follows more of the swashbuckling plotlines rather than the politics and seems to give it more of a legendary/ mythic quality.
This follows more of the swashbuckling plotlines rather than the politics and seems to give it more of a legendary/ mythic quality.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 4, 2022
I had never read The Three Musketeers although The Count of Monte Christo by Dumas is my 2nd favorite fiction work ever. I suppose I was expecting a comparable work. This is good and the Audible presentation is magnificent but I overexpected on the plot.
April 10, 2024
My standards for art seems to be in a flux, because as much as I have enjoyed the world building and the extraordinary narration, the classic is not for my taste.
The story has a victim of pedophilia by a priest become a femme fatale who is raped in the cover of darkness by the protagonist (pretending to be someone else). In her madness she murders the love interest of the said protagonist. And the climax of the story is when she is executed by the titular gang and the protagonist without any justice or trial. Yet at the end of the story, the main antagonist, a grotesque character of a cardinal is not only alive but thriving.
Everyone who ever so even laterally interacted with the titular gang and the protagonist is worse for it in the end. The story leaves you in a wonderful world of French hedonism where you are alas a pitiful spectre. But then I suppose, that was perhaps the point of the story.
The story has a victim of pedophilia by a priest become a femme fatale who is raped in the cover of darkness by the protagonist (pretending to be someone else). In her madness she murders the love interest of the said protagonist. And the climax of the story is when she is executed by the titular gang and the protagonist without any justice or trial. Yet at the end of the story, the main antagonist, a grotesque character of a cardinal is not only alive but thriving.
Everyone who ever so even laterally interacted with the titular gang and the protagonist is worse for it in the end. The story leaves you in a wonderful world of French hedonism where you are alas a pitiful spectre. But then I suppose, that was perhaps the point of the story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 4, 2022
2.5 stars
I had read this when I was younger, albeit an abridged version with none of the sex, but I really thought there was more story than this! Every adaptation I have seen I have enjoyed. But now reading again, I am at a loss as to how they got enough content for films... I mean it was entertaining at times, more in a "um ok so that just happened" way. Content wise it is just sword fights and sex, with very little plot to string the events together. You also weren't really sure which side you should be rooting for... But maybe that was the point?
One thing I will say about this edition, is the performance by all the narrators was terrific. You felt like you were in the action, and all did a really good job. So if you like sword fights and books about male honour... Then choose this version because it is very well done.
I had read this when I was younger, albeit an abridged version with none of the sex, but I really thought there was more story than this! Every adaptation I have seen I have enjoyed. But now reading again, I am at a loss as to how they got enough content for films... I mean it was entertaining at times, more in a "um ok so that just happened" way. Content wise it is just sword fights and sex, with very little plot to string the events together. You also weren't really sure which side you should be rooting for... But maybe that was the point?
One thing I will say about this edition, is the performance by all the narrators was terrific. You felt like you were in the action, and all did a really good job. So if you like sword fights and books about male honour... Then choose this version because it is very well done.
March 6, 2023
I listened to this 8.5 hour audiobook over two weeks in 30 minute chunks. It is essentially the audio version of a stage play - many actors voice the many characters, and a wide variety of sound effects are embedded to move the story along and make it feel like you are listening to a movie in the adjacent room. It is all held together by a female narrator who is a main character in the story. Overall, I liked the presentation, although you must listen carefully to be able to distinguish the voices from each other.
Who knew The Three Musketeers was about women? There are really 4 musketeers (D'Artagnan joins Arthos, Porthos and Aramis) who maraud through France battling bad guys but often while careening from their interactions with several strong women. Some of the dialogue is pretty racy - the author must have enjoyed skewering the mores of the day.
Who knew The Three Musketeers was about women? There are really 4 musketeers (D'Artagnan joins Arthos, Porthos and Aramis) who maraud through France battling bad guys but often while careening from their interactions with several strong women. Some of the dialogue is pretty racy - the author must have enjoyed skewering the mores of the day.
June 4, 2024
The most well written, entertaining piece of misogynistic crap that I've ever read. I'm very conflicted on this because it is a great book but my God the Musketeers are the WORST rapists, murderers, and treasonous asshole f**kboys I've ever seen portrayed as the protagonists?!? I listened to (read?) this because I'm trying to read classics that my high school didnt have as part of a reading list, and I honestly do not know if this was supposed to be satire in the vein of Archie Bunker or if Dumas genuinely wrote this as a glorification of everything wrong with the patriarchy. And yet... it's funny, and the banter/dialogue is top notch, the plot is entertaining and it really is FUN. Again, I am conflicted.
October 7, 2025
Well this was delightful!
I didn’t expect this book to feel so modern, nor to recognize so many tropes it no doubt influenced. I can imagine the cracked spines of this book belonging Monty Python crew.
And as far as period pieces go, if I didn’t know better I’d say this was published closer to Shrek than A Room With A View.
The dramatization was absolutely lovely, and makes me want to now read the original because did not expect this to be such an ensemble piece, or for The Three Musketeers to be all but overshadowed by strong female characters.
I get it now.
I get why this book is infamous.
I didn’t expect this book to feel so modern, nor to recognize so many tropes it no doubt influenced. I can imagine the cracked spines of this book belonging Monty Python crew.
And as far as period pieces go, if I didn’t know better I’d say this was published closer to Shrek than A Room With A View.
The dramatization was absolutely lovely, and makes me want to now read the original because did not expect this to be such an ensemble piece, or for The Three Musketeers to be all but overshadowed by strong female characters.
I get it now.
I get why this book is infamous.
March 22, 2023
Was looking for a version of The Three Musketeers available for free on audio and came across this. It's a little bit like The Archers, all spoken word and the clinking of cutlery, which took a bit of time to get used to as the four main mens voices did not feel immediately very distinct. There is a lot of sex/kissing noises as well which sometimes felt like it went on a bit longer than necessary.
Once I got a hang of who the different people were it was an enjoyable listen. I didn't love the story and almost all the characters felt pretty unlikeable but I'm glad I gave it a go.
Once I got a hang of who the different people were it was an enjoyable listen. I didn't love the story and almost all the characters felt pretty unlikeable but I'm glad I gave it a go.
November 18, 2023
Absolutely phenomenal audio experience! It was like watching a show without seeing anything. The performance level was so good I can forgive the liberties taken with the story itself and some straight up invention. Note for those who care: the story itself hinges on affairs and assignations and the audio gets a bit "open door" at times.
July 30, 2025
Again. The dramatized version is not a favorite. This is my first time to read this. I have only seen it in movies. Which reminds me the movie with Tim Curry as the cardinal stays quite close to the story. I always thought the movie played up the bawdiness but it actually played it down. So interesting.
January 26, 2021
On the one hand, a swashbuckling adventure; on the other, a story about deeply flawed characters trying to survive in a dangerous world. Altogether, a good story, very well performed in this production.
May 15, 2024
I really enjoyed this retelling, I think making Milady De Winter the narrator added a lot and made her a great character. These audible original dramas are well produced, acted and a different way of reading a classic.
July 18, 2020
A good book for a car ride without kids.
August 14, 2020
Excellent performances and a witty script. This radio drama has convinced me to seek out more, so that is praise in itself.
April 24, 2021
This was probably the best dramatization I’ve ever listened to! Lots of narrators and lots of swashbuckling fun! Funny too!
August 1, 2021
Left off with 20.0% "Chapter 5"
November 26, 2021
highly entertaining. I love Dumas!
March 14, 2022
This is NOT the classic you are looking for.
April 19, 2022
Maturing is realizing classic literary heroes are actually villains.
May 18, 2023
I'm sure I've seen TV movie versions of the story, and I don't remember them being so violent and full of political liaisons and assignation. Not what I expected. Well narrated.
February 11, 2024
Good production, good story. A little dull in the middle and the last chapter was a bit confusing. Overall enjoyed
February 12, 2024
This certainly was a entertaining farce which I thoroughly enjoyed.
March 7, 2024
Loved the dramatized version! It was like listening to a great movie and all the voice actors did a great job!
June 16, 2024
Is the original this smutty?
September 5, 2024
Great voice acting. I was not familiar with the plot but it was a great swashbuckling adventure with a sympathetic villain and the three musketeers steal the show.
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