Baroness Emmuska Orczy
The Scarlet Pimpernel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780553214024
- author:
- Baroness Emmuska Orczy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House USA INC International Concepts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 320
- Genre:
- General Fiction General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is set against the backdrop of 1792 France, a time of great turmoil and bloodshed. As mobs roam the streets in search of royalists to execute, one figure remains elusive: the Scarlet Pimpernel. Renowned for his bravery and cunning disguises, this enigmatic hero has captured the hearts of many, including Lady Marguerite Blakeney. The French agent Chauvelin is equally determined to uncover the Pimpernel's true identity, but so far, he remains one step behind. This thrilling tale of love, adventure, and swashbuckling escapades has captivated readers for generations with its irresistible blend of gallantry and suspense. First published in 1905, The Scarlet Pimpernel is a timeless story that continues to enthrall readers today.