"Beau Brocade: A Romance" by Baroness Orczy is a thrilling historical novel set in the tumultuous 18th century, amidst the Jacobite rebellions. The story centers around the Earl of Stretton, Philip James Gascoyne, a good man wrongly accused of treason, and the unwavering dedication of his sister, Lady Patience, as she navigates great danger to support him. The plot thickens with the emergence of Beau Brocade, a mysterious highwayman who robs from the rich but generously aids the poor, adding layers of suspense and moral complexities to the narrative landscape. The novel begins with a corporal reading a proclamation, setting a tense atmosphere and outlining harsh penalties for those who dare to shelter rebels against King George II. This tale introduces John Stich, a blacksmith, and his young nephew, who in reality, is the Earl on the run; and Mr. Inch, a gossipy beadle interested in the exploits of Beau Brocade, setting the stage for a narrative where justice, loyalty, and freedom intertwine against a backdrop of high stakes and political unrest.
Beau Brocade: A Romance
By Emmuska Orczy Orczy
In a world of masked identities and political conspiracies, a wrongly accused nobleman, his loyal sister, and a highwayman hero challenge a king’s decree to reclaim justice and honor.
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About the AuthorBaroness Emma Orczy, usually known as Baroness Orczy or to her family and friends as Emmuska Orczy, was a Hungarian-born British novelist and playwright. She is best known for her series of novels featuring the Scarlet Pimpernel, the alter ego of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy English fop who turns into a quick-thinking escape artist in order to save French aristocrats from "Madame Guillotine" during the French Revolution, establishing the "hero with a secret identity" in popular culture.
Baroness Emma Orczy, usually known as Baroness Orczy or to her family and friends as Emmuska Orczy, was a Hungarian-born British novelist and playwright. She is best known for her series of novels featuring the Scarlet Pimpernel, the alter ego of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy English fop who turns into a quick-thinking escape artist in order to save French aristocrats from "Madame Guillotine" during the French Revolution, establishing the "hero with a secret identity" in popular culture.
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