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The Scarlet Pimpernel

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The Scarlet Pimpernel is a historical fiction and adventure fiction novel by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness. Key subjects include Nobility.

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About The Scarlet Pimpernel

"The Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy is a historical fiction novel published in 1905. Set during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, it follows a mysterious Englishman who rescues aristocrats from the guillotine. Sir Percy Blakeney appears to be merely a wealthy fop, but conceals a daring secret identity. When his wife Marguerite becomes entangled in a dangerous plot involving a French agent, she must uncover the truth about her husband before it's too late.
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Themes, setting & tropes

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Subjects

  • Historical fiction
  • France, History, Revolution, 1789-1799
  • Adventure stories
  • British, France
  • Nobility
  • Blakeney, Percy, Sir

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Who wrote The Scarlet Pimpernel?

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

What genre is The Scarlet Pimpernel?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction and Adventure.

Is The Scarlet 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 Scarlet Pimpernel?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 8 h 28 min.

What books are similar to The Scarlet 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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