When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Historical References
Note: The book is a work of historical fiction, so almost every character, place, and event is a reference to actual characters, places, and events. The three glaring exceptions to this rule are the existences of Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. (Yes, D'Artagnan really did exist.) We list a few of the most glaring historical references below.
- King Louis XIV
- Maria Theresa
- Anne of Austria
- Maria Theresa
- Nicolas Fouquet
- Colbert
- Molière
- La Fontaine
- Le Brun
- Madame de Chevreuse