Description
“The Scarlet Pimpernel” is a historical adventure novel written by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, a Hungarian-born British author. The novel was first published in 1905 and is set during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution in the late 18th century.
The story revolves around the mysterious and elusive character known as the Scarlet Pimpernel, the alter ego of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy Englishman. In this swashbuckling tale, Sir Percy Blakeney disguises himself as the foppish and dandyish socialite of London while secretly leading a group of English noblemen to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine during the Reign of Terror.
“The Scarlet Pimpernel” is known for its thrilling adventures, daring rescues, and the clever use of disguises and deception by the protagonist and his team. The novel also explores themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the conflict between personal and political loyalties.
Baroness Orczy’s book was enormously popular in its time and has remained a classic in the adventure and historical fiction genres. The character of the Scarlet Pimpernel has since become an enduring symbol of heroism and derring-do in literature and has been adapted into numerous stage, film, and television productions over the years.
The novel’s enduring appeal lies in its blend of action, romance, and intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in French history.
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