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The Man in the Iron Mask is a historical novel written by British author Tighe Hopkins in 1901. The book is based on the true story of a mysterious prisoner who was held captive in the Bastille for over a decade during the reign of Louis XIV in France. The identity of the prisoner was kept a secret and he was forced to wear an iron mask at all times.The novel follows the story of the three musketeers - Athos, Porthos, and Aramis - who reunite to rescue the man in the iron mask. They believe that the prisoner is actually the twin brother of Louis XIV and that the king has kept him locked up to prevent him from claiming the throne.The musketeers devise a plan to switch the prisoner with the king and reveal the truth to the people of France. The plot is full of intrigue, suspense, and political maneuvering as the musketeers navigate the dangerous waters of court politics.The Man in the Iron Mask is a classic tale of adventure and heroism set against the backdrop of 17th century France. It is a timeless story that has captured the imagination of readers for generations and continues to be a beloved classic today.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.