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The Scarlet Pimpernel

By Emmuska Orczy Orczy

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst the terror of revolutionary France, a daring hero disguises himself to rescue the innocent from a bloody fate.

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2006-03-08
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Summary

"The Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy is a thrilling story set during the French Revolution, where a mysterious Englishman, the Scarlet Pimpernel, risks everything to save aristocrats from the guillotine. The book plunges the reader into the Reign of Terror in Paris, highlighting the terror and violence as aristocrats desperately try to escape. The Scarlet Pimpernel, with his secret identity, adds an element of suspense as he cleverly outwits his enemies, celebrating themes of courage, faithfulness, and selflessness against a turbulent historical period. The novel showcases the stark difference between the terrified aristocrats and the vengeful citizens, creating a dramatic backdrop for the Pimpernel's heroic deeds, making it a gripping tale of adventure.

About the Author

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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