Nisida

The Prince of Brancoleone has a reputation for breaking hearts. And now he's set his sights on a new conquest. She's Nisida, the beautiful daughter of a Naples fisherman.

The prince disguises himself as a commoner and seduces her.

But Nisida's little brother Gabriel intervenes, setting off a bloody tale of revenge, suicide and family secrets. Part of Dumas' "e;Celebrated Crimes"e; series, "e;Nisida"e; is an enthralling look at honour and justice in 19th century Italy.

Based on real events, it was co-written with Italian author Pier Angelo Fiorentino.

Before "e;The Three Musketeers"e;, Alexandre Dumas explored some of history's darkest chapters in "e;Celebrated Crimes"e;.

These true crime stories cover famous murders, conspiracies and executions, from Mary Queen of Scots to the Borgias.

Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th century French writer.

Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction.

Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France's past.

Among the best known are "e;The Three Musketeers"e;, and its sequels "e;Twenty Years After"e;, and "e;Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later"e;.

Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D'Artagnan-from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV. Dumas' other novels include "e;The Count of Monte Cristo"e; and "e;The Black Tulip"e;.

His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio.