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The Elusive Pimpernel is a historical fiction and adventure fiction novel by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness.

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About The Elusive Pimpernel

"The Elusive Pimpernel" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy is a novel published in 1908. Set in September 1793, French agent Chauvelin plots his revenge against the legendary Scarlet Pimpernel. Using a young actress as bait, he lures Sir Percy Blakeney into an elaborate trap that forces him to France and lands his wife Marguerite in prison. With citizens threatened and escape seemingly impossible, Chauvelin believes he's finally cornered his elusive enemy in this classic adventure of deception and daring.
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  • Historical fiction
  • France, History, Revolution, 1789-1799
  • Adventure stories
  • Blakeney, Percy, Sir
  • Nobility, Great Britain

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Who wrote The Elusive Pimpernel?

The Elusive Pimpernel was written by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness.

What genre is The Elusive Pimpernel?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction and Adventure.

Is The Elusive Pimpernel free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Elusive Pimpernel?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 7 h 30 min.

What books are similar to The Elusive Pimpernel?

Readers who like it often enjoy I Will Repay, Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, II and The Count of Monte Cristo.

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