The Scarlet Pimpernel

Name: The Scarlet Pimpernel
Author: Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

By Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

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During the Reign of Terror a resourceful Englishman leads a secret league that uses disguises and daring schemes to smuggle threatened aristocrats out of a besieged city, taunting revolutionary authorities with a red floral emblem; parallel scenes follow the rescuers’ social life and a married woman’s discovery of her husband’s double identity, while an official investigator closes in, producing captures, escapes, traps, and a final perilous flight toward safety.

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Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

Baroness Emmuska Orczy was a Hungarian-born British author and playwright, best known for her creation of the character the Scarlet Pimpernel, a daring hero of the French Revolution. Her novel "The Scarlet Pimpernel" introduced readers to a world of adventure and intrigue, blending romance with historical fiction. Orczy's works often feature themes of bravery and loyalty, reflecting her own experiences as a refugee from Hungary. In addition to her famous series, she wrote numerous novels and plays, including "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard" and "I Will Repay," showcasing her versatility across genres. Her contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the realm of adventure fiction.