The Macmillan Readers series is one of the most popular and respected series of Readers for learners of English. Macmillan Readers are simplified ‘retellings’ of an original work. They are created by highly-experienced ELT writers

A classic adventure story set in seventeenth century France which has been transferred to the screen many times. Young Louis XIV begins his reign. His Chief Minister of Finance invites the king to his beautiful house at Vaux.