The Corsican Brothers

Alexandre Dumas’ The Corsican Brothers is a gripping tale of fate, vengeance, and supernatural connection set in 19th-century Corsica. The story follows twin brothers, Louis and Lucien, separated at birth after their family is massacred by a rival clan. Raised in vastly different worlds—one as a nobleman in Paris, the other as a bandit in the Corsican mountains—they grow up unaware of each other, yet remain psychically linked, each feeling the other’s pain and emotions. When one is mortally wounded in a duel, the surviving brother dedicates himself to avenging their family’s honor, reigniting a deadly feud. Blending romance, adventure, and Gothic elements, Dumas explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the inescapable pull of blood and destiny. A classic of romantic fiction, The Corsican Brothers is a fast-paced, emotionally charged novella that helped popularize the idea of the “twin connection” in literature and film.

© 2025 Interactive Media (Lydbog): 9781802568462
© 2014 Interactive Media (E-bog): 9781910343869

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Lydbog: 29. august 2025
E-bog: 15. august 2014