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The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel

By Emmuska Orczy Orczy

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst the French Revolution's terror, one man risks everything to save the innocent from the clutches of a ruthless leader.

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2021-06-25
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Summary

"The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a gripping historical novel set during the French Revolution, where characters navigate a landscape of political chaos and personal struggles. The story spotlights Robespierre, a powerful revolutionary figure, and the enigmatic Scarlet Pimpernel, a symbol of hope and defiance against oppression. Opening amidst post-revolution turmoil, the narrative paints a world of fear and paranoia, where innocent lives are threatened by abuse of power. This sets the scene for a powerful conflict between Robespierre's revolutionary zeal and the Scarlet Pimpernel's covert heroism, promising a journey filled with intrigue, danger, and the pursuit of freedom.

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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