The man with the iron mask

"The Man with the Iron Mask" by Marius Topin is a historical exploration of the famed prisoner from Louis XIV's era, whose true identity remains a mystery. Starting with the masked man's arrival at the Bastille in 1698, the narrative explores the secrecy of his imprisonment and his death five years later. The book examines different theories about who he might have been, looking into possible royal connections and courtly drama. Topin paints a picture of France's political scene, showing how the many mysteries surrounding this prisoner have continued to capture people's imagination.