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    The Scarlet Pimpernel
    The Scarlet Pimpernel
    The Scarlet Pimpernel
    Audiobook7 hours

    The Scarlet Pimpernel

    Written by Baroness Orczy

    Narrated by Karen Savage

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    A timeless novel of adventure, intrigue, and romance is sparked by one man's defiance in the face of authority...

    Armed with only his wits and his cunning, one man recklessly defies the French revolutionaries and rescues scores of innocent men, women, and children from the deadly guillotine. His friends and foes know him only as the Scarlet Pimpernel. But the ruthless French agent Chauvelin is sworn to discover his identity and to hunt him down.

    There have been many imitations of The Scarlet Pimpernel, but none has ever equaled its superb sense of color and drama and its irresistible gift of wonderfully romantic escape.

    An Author's Republic audio production.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthor's Republic
    Release dateMay 12, 2017
    ISBN9781518950094
    Author

    Baroness Orczy

    Baroness Emma Orczy was born in Hungary in 1865, the daughter of the composer Baron Félix Orczy de Orci. The Orczy family, fearing a peasant revolution, left their country estate for Budapest in 1868 and settled in London in 1880. There Emma attended art school and met her future husband, a clergyman’s son, Montague MacLean Barstow. Following the birth of their only child, she began writing historical novels and plays to supplement his low income. The Scarlet Pimpernel was her first play (and third novel) and proved an enormous success in both mediums. Orczy went on to pen over a dozen sequels, as well as many other novels. She died in Oxfordshire in 1947.

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    • 5/5
      The enigmatic Scarlet Pimpernel is a master of disguise and deception, known for his cunning intellect and audacious courage. Despite the danger posed by the French revolutionary government, the Scarlet Pimpernel remains steadfast in his mission to save innocent lives and outwit his enemies at every turn.
    • 5/5
      The Scarlet Pimpernel" is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its thrilling adventure, memorable characters, and vivid historical setting. With its blend of action, romance, and intrigue, Orczy's novel remains a beloved favorite among fans of historical fiction and adventure literature.
    • 5/5
      The novel explores the complex relationships between its characters, including the romantic tension between the Scarlet Pimpernel and his wife, Marguerite St. Just, as well as the rivalry between the Pimpernel and his nemesis, the French agent Chauvelin.
    • 5/5
      The Scarlet Pimpernel" is a historical adventure novel written by Baroness Emma Orczy, first published in 1905. Set during the French Revolution, the novel follows the exploits of the elusive Scarlet Pimpernel, a mysterious Englishman who rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine and smuggles them to safety in England.
    • 5/5
      The Scarlet Pimpernel" offers readers a glimpse into one of the most tumultuous periods in European history. Through vivid descriptions and historical references, Orczy brings to life the political upheaval, social unrest, and revolutionary fervor of late 18th-century France.
    • 5/5
      The Scarlet Pimpernel is a swashbuckling adventure filled with daring rescues, narrow escapes, and secret identities. The novel's fast-paced plot and suspenseful twists keep readers eagerly turning pages as they follow the Scarlet Pimpernel's exploits across France and England.
    • 5/5
      The Scarlet Pimpernel and his band of loyal followers risk their lives to save others, demonstrating the power of compassion and the willingness to stand up for what is right in the face of tyranny and oppression.
    • 5/5
      As the French Revolution descends into chaos and terror, the Scarlet Pimpernel's daring escapades capture the imagination of both readers and characters alike.