For over three centuries, his identity has remained one of history’s greatest mysteries. Locked away in the depths of France’s most notorious prisons, the Man in the Iron Mask was hidden from the world, his face concealed behind a mask that became a symbol of secrecy and intrigue. Who was he? Why was he imprisoned? And what terrible secret was so dangerous that it had to be erased from history?
From the reign of King Louis XIV to the whispers of conspiracy that have echoed through time, this book explores the many theories surrounding the masked prisoner. Was he a fallen noble, a disgraced twin of the king, or someone whose very existence threatened the monarchy?
Step into the shadows of the past and uncover the truth behind the legend. His story is one of betrayal, power, and a mystery that refuses to be forgotten.
