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Asterix and Obelix meet a new friend: a Corsican chieftain who had been Caesar's prisoner. Together, the trio returns to Corsica to help foil the evil plans of the corrupt Roman, Praetor Perfidius.

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  • Asterix: The main protagonist and hero of the village is Asterix, who, because of his shrewdness, is usually entrusted with the most important affairs of the village.
  • Obelix: Asterix's rather fat and unintelligent friend, Obelix, who has permanent superhuman strength.
  • Dogmatix: Obelix's little dog.
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Watch out! Here comes the Roman patrol!

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This is book 20 of 35 in Asterix. (standard series)

Preceded by Asterix and the Soothsayer, and followed by Asterix and Caesar's Gift.

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  1. René Goscinny (Author)
  2. Albert Uderzo (Illustrator)

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Original Language: French
Publisher: Dargaud
Country: France
Publication Date: 1973
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Page Count: 48

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