Orczy, Baroness Emmuska
Scarlet Pimpernel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780340894989
- author:
- Orczy, Baroness Emmuska
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hodder Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Historical fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is set in Paris during the tumultuous year 1792. As the French nobility faces execution, whispers begin to circulate about a daring league of English gentlemen who risk everything to spirit aristocrats across the Channel. Their only clue is a note left behind - a signature that has become synonymous with bravery and cunning. This thrilling tale of espionage and adventure follows the exploits of these mysterious heroes as they navigate the treacherous landscape of revolutionary France. With its blend of action, suspense, and historical intrigue, The Scarlet Pimpernel is a gripping pacey read that explores the complexities of loyalty, duty, and survival in the face of overwhelming danger.