I will repay

Name: I will repay
Author: Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

By Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

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The story opens in Paris with a proud young vicomte affronting Paul Déroulède over a slight, setting off a formal duel and revealing social tensions. Déroulède later rescues a fainting young woman, Juliette, from a hostile crowd and becomes entangled in a web of attraction, jealousy, and obligation. Across encounters with fashionable society, gambling-rooms, and political unrest, secrets and vows of reparation drive schemes of revenge and sacrifice. The plot balances episodes of honor, danger, and romantic complication while examining how personal pride and moral courage shape loyalties and outcomes.

About the Author

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.