"The Forty-Five Guards" is a fascinating historical novel by the outstanding French writer Alexandre Dumas and his co-author Auguste Macquet. The book tells a story of intrigue, entanglements and danger in Renaissance France. The main character, Henry de Basville, must defend his honor, fight against traitors and protect his state from invaders. This book is a real masterpiece of literature that will captivate you from the first pages and won't let you go until the last.