The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas

Set in 17th century France, the story follows d'Artagnan's travels to Paris to join up with the famed Musketeers of the Guard. Despite d'Artagnan's initial denial into the corps, he befriends the three musketeers Porthos, Athos, and Aramis — the most renowned of the time. This friendship plunges d'Artagnan directly into the historical proceedings of the state and the court and into a thrilling world of adventure.