The Scarlet Pimpernel
Book • 1905
The Scarlet Pimpernel, published in 1905, is the first novel in a series of historical fiction by Baroness Orczy.
The story is set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution.
Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy English baronet, leads a double life as a foppish playboy and a master of disguise, escape, and swordsmanship.
He is the leader of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a secret society dedicated to rescuing French aristocrats from execution.
The novel revolves around Marguerite St. Just, Sir Percy's French wife, who is blackmailed by the French envoy Chauvelin to uncover the Pimpernel's true identity.
As Marguerite navigates this dangerous situation, she discovers her husband's secret and must choose between her loyalty to him and her brother, who is also involved with the Pimpernel.
The novel is known for its blend of adventure, romance, and historical drama.
The story is set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution.
Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy English baronet, leads a double life as a foppish playboy and a master of disguise, escape, and swordsmanship.
He is the leader of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a secret society dedicated to rescuing French aristocrats from execution.
The novel revolves around Marguerite St. Just, Sir Percy's French wife, who is blackmailed by the French envoy Chauvelin to uncover the Pimpernel's true identity.
As Marguerite navigates this dangerous situation, she discovers her husband's secret and must choose between her loyalty to him and her brother, who is also involved with the Pimpernel.
The novel is known for its blend of adventure, romance, and historical drama.
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