"The Club Dumas" is a novel written by Spanish author Arturo Pérez-Reverte. It follows the story of a book dealer named Lucas Corso, who is hired to authenticate a rare manuscript related to the works of the famous author Alexandre Dumas. As he delves deeper into the world of rare books, he becomes entangled in a mystery involving a secret society and a dangerous quest for a lost text. The narrative intertwines themes of literature, obsession, and the supernatural. Corso's journey takes him through various locations in Europe, where he encounters intriguing characters and uncovers dark secrets. The novel explores the power of books and the lengths to which people will go to possess them.