These are lost chapters from my story 'The Richelieu Pact' [see note inside]. The conspiracy against Cardinal Richelieu has been foiled, but the real culprits are yet to be unmasked. D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers thought the intrigue was over. But when the King holds a Hunting Ball, they have to realise how terribly wrong they were...
A small look at Richelieu's thoughts after the first season.
Rochefort is entrusted with a delicate mission by Cardinal Richelieu, which he must approach with great tact. However, the master spy does not reckon that a hopelessly enamoured d'Artagnan could get in his way... [one-shot, book based]