At the end of this novel, the protagonist is forced to accept a promotion from Cardinal Richelieu.
The protagonist of this novel kills a man and then pretends to be him to have sex with his lover, this novel's antagonist. The Duke of Buckingham hurriedly has two diamond studs made in this novel. During a fight, the protagonist of this novel is shocked to discover a fleur-de-lis branded into his opponent's shoulder, marking her as a convicted criminal. At the end of this novel, the protagonist is forced to accept a promotion from Cardinal Richelieu. After attempting to duel all of its members in succession, d'Artagnan joins this novel's title group. For 10 points, name this historical novel by Alexandre Dumas about the adventures of Athos, Porthos, and Aramis.
The protagonist of this novel kills a man and then pretends to be him to have sex with his lover, this novel's antagonist.
The Three Musketeers [or Les Trois Mousquetaires]