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The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a historical fiction novel written by Baroness Orczy. It is the third book in the Scarlet Pimpernel series and was first published in 1919. The story is set in France during the Reign of Terror, a period of violence and political upheaval during the French Revolution.The book follows the adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, also known as the Scarlet Pimpernel, and his league of loyal followers as they work to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine. The league is made up of brave and resourceful men and women who risk their lives to save others. They use disguises, secret codes, and other clever tactics to outwit the French authorities and carry out their missions.The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is full of action, suspense, and romance. It is a thrilling tale of heroism and sacrifice in the face of tyranny and oppression. The book is also a commentary on the nature of justice and the value of human life. It is a timeless classic that has inspired generations of readers and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and television shows.Mol�����, despite his great height, succeeded in getting through unperceived. He was of no account, and he knew his way inside the house. It was full of people: journalists, gaffers, woman and men--the usual crowd that come to gape. The citizen Marat was a great personage. The Friend of the People. An Incorruptible, if ever there was one. Just look at the simplicity, almost the poverty, in which he lived! Only the aristos hated him, and the fat bourgeois who battened on the people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The First Sir Percy is a historical fiction novel written by Baroness Orczy. The story is set in France during the time of the French Revolution and follows the life of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy Englishman who leads a secret life as the Scarlet Pimpernel, a mysterious figure who rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine.The novel begins with Sir Percy as a young man, before he became the Scarlet Pimpernel. He is a carefree and reckless individual, who enjoys gambling and drinking. However, he soon falls in love with a French actress named Marguerite St. Just, who he meets while traveling in France. Marguerite is a passionate and intelligent woman, who is also involved in the Revolution.As the Revolution gains momentum and the lives of French aristocrats are threatened, Sir Percy realizes that he must use his wealth and influence to help save them. He creates the persona of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a cunning and daring hero who is able to outsmart the French authorities and rescue the aristocrats.Throughout the novel, Sir Percy and Marguerite's relationship is tested as they navigate the dangerous and unpredictable world of the Revolution. The novel is full of suspense and adventure, with many twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end.Overall, The First Sir Percy is a thrilling and romantic novel that explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and heroism in the face of adversity.Quite enough in truth to make a man who is dizzy with love ten thousand times more dizzy still. And Diogenes was desperately in love, more so indeed than he had ever thought himself capable of being. He quietly unbuckled his sword, which clanged against the floor when he moved, and deposited in cautiously and noiselessly in an angle of the room. Then he tiptoed across to the virginal and knelt beside his beloved.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Elusive Pimpernel is a historical novel written by Baroness Orczy. The story is set in the 18th century during the French Revolution and follows the adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, also known as the Scarlet Pimpernel. Sir Percy is a British aristocrat who leads a secret mission to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine. His identity is known only to a few trusted allies, including his wife, Lady Marguerite Blakeney. The story begins with Lady Marguerite being blackmailed by the French government to reveal the identity of the Scarlet Pimpernel in exchange for her brother's life. She reluctantly agrees, but soon realizes her mistake and sets out to warn her husband and his team of the danger they face. The novel is full of action, adventure, and intrigue as Sir Percy and his team work to outsmart the French authorities and rescue their targets. The story also explores the complex relationships between the characters, including the strained marriage between Sir Percy and Lady Marguerite. Overall, The Elusive Pimpernel is a thrilling historical novel that offers a glimpse into the tumultuous times of the French Revolution and the bravery of those who fought against it.It was a mere flash! One of memory's swiftly effaced pictures, when she shows us for the fraction of a second indelible pictures from out our past. Chauvelin, in that same second, while his own eyes were closed and Robespierre's fixed upon him, also saw the lonely cliffs of Calais, heard the same voice singing ""God save the King!"" the volley of musketry, the despairing cries of Marguerite Blakeney; and once again he felt the keen and bitter pang of complete humiliation and defeat.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Bronze Eagle Written by Baroness Orczy and first published in 1915, The Bronze Eagle: A Story of the Hundred Days, is a romance set in France following the period of the Revolution and the expulsion of the Bourbons. Its central plot lies in the intrigues of their followers and those of Napoleon Bonaparte. The novel was also published serially under the title of Waterloo.Crystal, the only daughter of the old, long-exiled haughty royalist, the Comte de Cambray, is on the eve of betrothal to de Marmont, (secretly an ardent Bonapartist). Bobby Clyffurde, the Englishman, who is in love with Crystal, confronts Victor de Marmont about why he is pretending to be a royalist. De Marmont replies that he has never led the Comte to suppose anything, the Comte has merely taken de Marmont's political convictions for granted. As if two potential suitors weren't enough, Crystal has yet another admirer, Maurice de St. Genis, whose impecunious state (her father sees him as a penniless, out-at-elbows, good for nothing) has precluded him from obtaining her hand in marriage. However at the moment of Crystal's betrothal to de Marmont, Maurice finally gets his revenge upon his rival. Once the guests have assembled for the ceremony, there is a disturbance from the end of the corridor and St. Genis enters the room, his rough clothes and muddy boots providing a contrast to the immaculate get-up of the Comte's guests. Looking flushed and clutching his cane he announces that he has only come to avert the awful catastrophe that is about to fall on the Comte and his family. At the young man's ominous words, M. le Comte goes pale and demands to know what catastrophe could be worse than twenty years of exile?

he Scarlet Pimpernel is the first novel in a series of historical fiction by Baroness Orczy, published in 1905. It was written after her stage play of the same title enjoyed a long run in London, having opened in Nottingham in 1903.The novel is set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution. The title is the nom de guerre of its hero and protagonist, a chivalrous Englishman who rescues aristocrats before they are sent to the guillotine. Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life: apparently nothing more than a wealthy fop, but in reality a formidable swordsman and a quick-thinking escape artist. The band of gentlemen who assist him are the only ones who know of his secret identity. He is known by his symbol, a simple flower, the scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis). Marguerite Blakeney, his French wife, does not share his secret. She is approached by the new French envoy to England, Chauvelin, with a threat to her brother's life if she does not aid in the search for the Pimpernel. She aids him, and then discovers that the Pimpernel is also very dear to her. She sails to France to stop the envoy.

This is a romance book. The voice, that of a man still in the prime of life, but already raucous in its tone, thickened through constant mirthless laughter, rendered querulous too from long vigils kept at the shrine of pleasure, rose above the incessant babel of women's chatter, the din of silver, china and glasses passing to and fro. M. le Duc d'Aumont, Marshal of France, prime and sole responsible Minister of Louis the Well-beloved, leant slightly forward, with elbows resting on the table, and delicate hands, with fingers interlaced, white and carefully tended as those of a pretty woman, supporting his round and somewhat fleshy chin. A handsome man M. le Duc, still on the right side of fifty, courtly and pleasant-mannered to all. Has not Boucher immortalized the good-natured, rather weak face, with that perpetual smile of unruffled amiability forever lurking round the corners of the full-lipped mouth.

The Emperor's Candlesticks is a historical novel by Baroness Orczy. Written soon after the birth of her son John, it is her first book as an author rather than translator and was a commercial failure. As in the Scarlet Pimpernel, the theme is international intrigue, but this time the setting is pre-World War One Europe and Russia rather than Revolutionary France. Plot introduction When a group of Russian anarchists kidnap a Russian prince in Vienna there are repercussions. On learning that the Cardinal d'Orsay has agreed to convey some hollow candlesticks from the Emperor to the Princess Marionoff in St Petersburg, two spies both see the possibility of using them to convey messages safely into Russia. One is an eager young idealist involved in the plot against the prince, the other is Madame Demidoff, a beautiful agent of the Tsar. When the candlesticks go missing at the border, the two engage in a race to get them back, both realizing that their very lives could depend on the retrieval..... Baroness Emma Magdolna Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála "Emmuska" Orczy de Orci ( 23 September 1865 - 12 November 1947) was a Hungarian-born British novelist and playwright. She is best known for her series of novels featuring the Scarlet Pimpernel, the alter ego of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy English fop who turns into a quick-thinking escape artist in order to save ill-fated French royalty from "Madame Guillotine" during the French revolution, establishing the "hero with a secret identity" into popular culture. Opening in London's West End on 5 January 1905, The Scarlet Pimpernel became a favourite of British audiences. Some of her paintings were exhibited at the Royal Academy in London. During World War I, Orczy formed the Women of England's Active Service League, an unofficial organisation aimed at encouraging women to persuade men to volunteer for active service in the armed forces. Writing career: They had very little money and Orczy started to work with her husband as a translator and an illustrator to supplement his low earnings. John Montague Orczy-Barstow, their only child, was born on 25 February 1899. She started writing soon after his birth but her first novel, The Emperor's Candlesticks (1899), was a failure. She did, however, find a small following with a series of detective stories in the Royal Magazine. Her next novel, In Mary's Reign (1901), did better. In 1903, she and her husband wrote a play based on one of her short stories about an English aristocrat, Sir Percy Blakeney, Bart., who rescued French aristocrats from the French Revolution: The Scarlet Pimpernel. She submitted her novelisation of the story under the same title to 12 publishers. While waiting for the decisions of these publishers, Fred Terry and Julia Neilson accepted the play for production in London's West End. Initially, it drew small audiences, but the play ran four years in London, broke many stage records, eventually playing more than 2,000 performances and becoming one of the most popular shows staged in Britain. It was translated and produced in other countries, and underwent several revivals. This theatrical success generated huge sales for the novel. Introducing the notion of a "hero with a secret identity" into popular culture, the Scarlet Pimpernel exhibits characteristics that would become standard superhero conventions, including the penchant for disguise, use of a signature weapon (sword), ability to out-think and outwit his adversaries, and a calling card (he leaves behind a scarlet pimpernel at each of his interventions). By drawing attention to his alter ego Blakeney he hides behind his public face as a slow thinking foppish playboy (like Bruce Wayne), and he also establishes a network of supporters, The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, that aid his endeavours. .............

Plot summary When their mother died, Olive and Boadicea were sent to live with their mother's sister, Caroline, and her husband Jasper Hemingford on Old Manor Farm. The farm is remote with few neighbours and while Aunt Caroline would have made a wonderful mother, the girls do exactly as they want and have her twisted completely round their thumb. Jasper is a distant figure, spending most of his time in his museum room with his nose stuck in a book or studying his collection and muttering to himself in Latin. It was hardly surprising then that Olive, the elder of the girls, sought to find herself a rich husband who would whisk her away from the lonely farm to the highs of London society, and this she did three years earlier, marrying Sir Baldwin Jefferys, a middle aged gentleman of wealth and position. The story starts in June 1835. Olive has been the subject of society gossip after spending too much time in the company of Lieutenant Jack Carrington of the HMS Dolphin and her reputation has suffered as a result. Sir Baldwin knows the Lieutenant is incapable of vulgar intrigue but Olive has given him the full charm offensive. Enraged as his wife's behaviour, Sir Baldwin has insisted that she must leave London mid-way through the season. Olive in turn accuses him of insane jealously and she agrees, only on the condition that she can spend the month at her childhood home in Thanet. After accompanying his wife to the farm for the first time since their wedding, Sir Baldwin is about to leave when he runs into Cousin Barnaby in the hall. Barnaby bemoans the addition of another female to the household and declares that he is spending all his time avoiding women and sailors, for the HMS Dolphin has just put into Ramsgate harbour. Sir Baldwin suspects this might be the reason why his wife was so amenable to leaving London, even though he doesn't want to believe her capable of such duplicity. He decides to stay until the evening, so he can talk to Olive and flushed with rage he goes to catch up with his friend Mr Culpepper for a couple of hours to calm down. After he has left there is then an almighty commotion from outside as a stranger starts shouting that a young girl is in danger, this followed by Boadicea's entrance - crashing through the loft skylight while clutching some owl eggs. The eggs are smashed by the fall, which is a source of great amusement to the stranger - who soon turns out to be none other than Lieutenant Jack Carrington. Aunt Caroline is delighted to see the son of her old friend Mamie Carrington and invites him to stay for supper. While waiting for Olive to come down, Jack starts to tease Boadicea, holding her hands and kissing her on the cheek and neck while she protests and gets redder and redder.... Baroness Emma Magdolna Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála "Emmuska" Orczy de Orci ( 23 September 1865 - 12 November 1947) was a Hungarian-born British novelist and playwright. She is best known for her series of novels featuring the Scarlet Pimpernel, the alter ego of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy English fop who turns into a quick-thinking escape artist in order to save ill-fated French royalty from "Madame Guillotine" during the French revolution, establishing the "hero with a secret identity" into popular culture. Opening in London's West End on 5 January 1905, The Scarlet Pimpernel became a favourite of British audiences. Some of her paintings were exhibited at the Royal Academy in London. During World War I, Orczy formed the Women of England's Active Service League, an unofficial organisation aimed at encouraging women to persuade men to volunteer for active service in the armed forces.

"It is only for a few days, Nicolaes, a few days during which I swear to you that -- though absent and engaged in the greatest task that any man can undertake on this earth -- I swear to you that I will keep watch over Gilda and defend her honour with my life. If you will make the sacrifice for me and for my cause, Heaven and your country will reward you beyond your dreams. With the death of the Stadtholder my power in the Netherlands will be supreme, and herewith, with my hand in yours, I solemnly plight my troth to Gilda.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many classics that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many classics that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

His Majesty's Well-Beloved An Episode in the Life of Mr. Thomas Betterton as told by his Friend John Honeywood By Baroness Orczy Baroness Emma Magdolna Rozalia Maria Jozefa Borbala "Emmuska" Orczy de Orczi; 23 September 1865 - 12 November 1947, was a Hungarian-born British novelist, playwright and artist of noble origin. She is most known for her series of novels featuring the Scarlet Pimpernel. Some of her paintings were exhibited at the Royal Academy in London.

""The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel"" is a captivating historical novel by Baroness Orczy, renowned for its exciting narrative and daring adventures set during the French Revolution. Serving as a sequel to her earlier works, the story follows the exploits of the elusive Scarlet Pimpernel and his league of brave individuals dedicated to rescuing French aristocrats from the clutches of the guillotine. Against the tumultuous backdrop of political upheaval and social unrest, Orczy weaves a tale of espionage, heroism, and sacrifice, delving into the complexities of love and loyalty amidst the chaos of revolution. With its gripping plot and dynamic characters, the novel showcases the enduring themes of courage, justice, and the indomitable human spirit. ""The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel"" stands as a testament to Orczy's skill in crafting engaging historical fiction, captivating readers with its thrilling escapades and its timeless exploration of honor and sacrifice in the face of tyranny.

""The Elusive Pimpernel"" is an enthralling historical novel by Baroness Orczy, renowned for its thrilling narrative and suspenseful depiction of the French Revolution. Serving as a sequel to her classic work ""The Scarlet Pimpernel,"" the story follows the daring escapades of the enigmatic Sir Percy Blakeney as he orchestrates secret missions to rescue French aristocrats from the clutches of the guillotine. Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of political upheaval and social unrest, Orczy weaves a tale of romance, espionage, and heroic adventure, capturing the essence of the swashbuckling spirit that defines the Scarlet Pimpernel. With a keen eye for detail and a flair for dramatic storytelling, Orczy crafts a narrative that explores the timeless themes of honor, sacrifice, and the triumph of love over tyranny. ""The Elusive Pimpernel"" stands as a testament to Orczy's enduring legacy in the realm of historical fiction, captivating readers with its exhilarating escapades and its timeless exploration of courage in the face of oppression.

Unravelled Knots, created by Baroness Orczy, author of the famous Scarlet Pimpernel series, contains thirteen short stories about Bill Owen, aka The Old Man in the Corner, Orzy's armchair detective who solves crimes for his own entertainment.It has been twenty years since Polly Burton last saw the Teahouse Detective, but one foggy afternoon she stumbles into a Fleet Street café and chances upon the cantankerous sleuth again. The years have not softened his manner, nor dulled his appetite for unravelling the most tortuous of conspiracies, shedding light on mysteries that have confounded the finest minds of the police.How did Prince Orsoff disappear from his railway carriage in-between stations? How could the Ingres masterpiece be seen in two places at once? And what is the truth behind the story of the blood-stained tunic that exonerated its owner?From the comfort of his seat by the fire, the Teahouse Detective sets his brilliant mind to work once more.This classic is an exciting adventure of mystery that will thrill and delight readers.

Step into the thrilling world of espionage and daring rescues in Baroness Orczy's timeless classic, "The Elusive Pimpernel." This gripping tale, set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, will transport you to a world of danger, intrigue, and unyielding heroism.In the blood-soaked chaos of revolutionary France, a shadowy figure known only as the "Scarlet Pimpernel" emerges as a beacon of hope for the desperate aristocrats facing the guillotine. With unmatched cunning and audacity, the Scarlet Pimpernel orchestrates breathtaking rescues, spiriting the condemned nobility away from the jaws of death. But who is this enigmatic savior? And can the French government's relentless pursuit finally unmask the elusive hero?Baroness Orczy weaves a web of suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. As you turn the pages, you'll be drawn into a world where bravery knows no bounds, where love defies danger, and where the indomitable human spirit rises against the darkest of times."The Elusive Pimpernel" is a mesmerizing tale of sacrifice, love, and undying determination. This novel is a masterpiece of historical fiction, filled with unforgettable characters and heart-stopping twists that will leave you breathless.If you're a fan of historical thrillers, adventure, and the triumph of the human spirit, "The Elusive Pimpernel" is a must-read. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the treacherous landscapes of revolution and a hero who refuses to be captured. Discover the magic of Baroness Orczy's storytelling and experience the indelible legacy of the Scarlet Pimpernel.

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First published in 1908, The Elusive Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy is the 4th book in the classic adventure series about the Scarlet Pimpernel. It is September 1793 and French Agent and chief spy-catcher Chauvelin is determined to get his revenge for the previous humiliations dished out to him at the hands of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Chauvelin travels to England as an official representative of the French government tasked with looking after the interests of French citizens, but this is only a cover and his real purpose is to trick Sir Percy Blakeney into returning to France, where he can be captured and put to the guillotine.

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The Scarlet Pimpernel is a play and adventure novel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution. The story is a precursor to the "disguised superhero" tales such as Zorro and Batman.

An armchair detective solves a series of short stories. By the author of the Scarlet Pimpernel.

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This collection of literature attempts to compile many classics that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

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Lady Molly of Scotland Yard is a collection of short stories written by Baroness Orczy, the creator of the popular character, The Scarlet Pimpernel. The book features Lady Molly Robertson-Kirk, a wealthy and intelligent woman who becomes a detective in Scotland Yard. The stories follow Lady Molly as she solves various crimes and mysteries, using her wit, charm, and deductive skills to uncover the truth. The cases she works on range from thefts and murders to kidnappings and frauds, and take her all over England and even to Paris. Lady Molly is aided by her loyal assistant, Mary, and her friend and confidante, Colonel Charles Annesley. The book is a delightful combination of mystery, adventure, and humor, and offers a unique perspective on the world of crime-solving in early 20th century England.The complete collection of Lady Molly stories by Baroness Orczy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

And God spoke to her at last; through the eternal vistas of boundless universe, from that heaven which had known no pity, His voice came to her now, clear, awesome, and implacable.

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This collection of literature attempts to compile many classics that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.