Bøger af Emmuska Orczy

Baronesse Orczy har skabt Scotland Yards første kvindelige detektiv, lady Molly, som formår at bruge sin kvindelige intuition frem for kold logik i sine efterforskninger. I den forstand adskiller hun sig fra Sherlock Holmes, men hun har til gengæld sin egen pendant til dr. Watson til at fortælle om hendes eventyr.I første bind om lady Mollys bedrifter er den store kunstskat de frewinske miniaturer blevet stjålet. Selvom mange ikke billiger lady Mollys fremgangsmåde, bliver hun alligevel sat på sagen. Det viser sig dog, at hr. Frewin ikke har fortalt hele sandheden, og for at lady Molly skal kunne opklare sagen, må den stolte herre fortælle afsløre sine hemmeligheder.Emmuska Orczy var en ungarsk-britisk forfatterinde og kunstner, bedst husket for bogen ‘I den røde Pimpernels tegn‘ fra 1905. Hun blev født i Tarnaörs, Ungarn, som datter af baronen Felix Orczy og hans kone Emma. Faderen var komponist og venner med folk som Wagner, Liszt og Gounod. Familien flyttede fra Budapest til Bruxelles, og sidenhen til London, og derfor lærte Emmuska Orczy at tale engelsk som 15-årig. Hun blev uddannet på kunstskoler og startede senere hen en illustrationsvirksomhed med sin mand, Montague Barstow.

Denne bog er en fortsættelse af Emmuska Orczys mest berømte bog, `I den røde Pimpernels tegn‘ fra 1905. I ‘Eldorado‘ er vi stadig i Paris, midt i den franske revolution. Flere og flere dør i de voldsomme kampe, og der er igen brug for den Røde Pimpernels tidstedeværelse. Den unge, Dauphin, søn af Louis XVI og Marie Antoinette, er guillotinens næste offer, og ingen tør forsøge at befri den lille prins – udover den Røde Pimpernel …Emmuska Orczy var en ungarsk-britisk forfatterinde og kunstner, bedst husket for bogen ‘I den røde Pimpernels tegn‘ fra 1905. Hun blev født i Tarnaörs, Ungarn, som datter af baronen Felix Orczy og hans kone Emma. Faderen var komponist, og venner med folk som Wagner, Liszt og Gounod. Familien flyttede fra Budapest til Bruxelle, og sidenhen til London, og derfor lærte Emmuska Orczy at tale engelsk som 15-årig. Hun blev uddannet på kunstskoler, og startede senere hen en illustrationsvirksomhed med sin mand, Montague Barstow.

Årets er 1793, og vi er midt i de mørkeste dage af den franske revolution. Lille Charles-Léon, søn af Louise og Bastien de Croissy, er syg. Lægen anbefaler frisk landluft, men familien har brug for rejsetilladelser – og de er næsten umulige at skaffe. Louises ven, Josette, kender måske en vej ud. Hun er nemlig overbevist om, at hendes helt, den Røde Pimpernel, vil komme dem til undsætning. Hun nægter at tro på, at han kun findes i hendes fantasi, og løber ud i Paris‘ gader, fast besluttet på at finde ham. Emmuska Orczy var en ungarsk-britisk forfatterinde og kunstner, bedst husket for bogen ‘I den røde Pimpernels tegn‘ fra 1905. Hun blev født i Tarnaörs, Ungarn, som datter af baronen Felix Orczy og hans kone Emma. Faderen var komponist, og venner med folk som Wagner, Liszt og Gounod. Familien flyttede fra Budapest til Bruxelle, og sidenhen til London, og derfor lærte Emmuska Orczy at tale engelsk som 15-årig. Hun blev uddannet på kunstskoler, og startede senere hen en illustrationsvirksomhed med sin mand, Montague Barstow.

""The Man in the Corner"" is a collection of short mystery stories written by Hungarian-born British author, Emmuska Orczy. The book was first published in 1909 and features a mysterious man who sits in the corner of a London tea shop, solving crimes and mysteries using only his intellect and powers of deduction. The man, who remains unnamed throughout the book, is described as a wizened old gentleman with a keen eye for detail and a knack for solving even the most complex of cases. The stories are narrated by a young journalist who is fascinated by the man's abilities and begins to visit him regularly in order to hear his tales. Each story presents a new mystery for the man to solve, ranging from theft and blackmail to murder and espionage. As the man spins his tales, he challenges the journalist and the reader to try and solve the mystery before he reveals the solution. ""The Man in the Corner"" is a classic example of the detective genre and remains a popular read for fans of mystery and suspense.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 Heart of a Woman is a novel written by Emmuska Orczy and published in 1911. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of Lady Marguerite Blakeney, a beautiful and intelligent woman who is married to Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy and influential man. Despite her privileged life, Lady Marguerite is not content with her marriage and longs for adventure and excitement.As the story unfolds, Lady Marguerite becomes involved in a dangerous plot to rescue a French revolutionary from the guillotine. She must use all her wit and cunning to outsmart the authorities and save the man's life. Along the way, she meets a dashing young man named Armand St. Just, who becomes her ally and confidant.As Lady Marguerite becomes more deeply involved in the plot, she begins to question her loyalty to her husband and her country. She must decide whether to follow her heart and risk everything for love and freedom, or to remain loyal to her husband and the status quo.The Heart of a Woman is a thrilling and romantic tale of adventure, passion, and intrigue. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom and justice. With its vivid characters and exciting plot, it is a classic work of historical fiction that continues to captivate readers today.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.

"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.

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The Scarlet Pimpernel is the first novel in a series of historical fiction by Baroness Orczy set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution, first published in 1905. The Scarlet Pimpernel is the name of a chivalrous Englishman, Sir Percy Blakeney, in the time of the Terrors in France, who, with his band of gentlemen, rescues aristocrats before they can be killed by the violent government in revolutionary France. A wealthy English fop, he is known by his symbol, a simple flower, the scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis). He succeeds by transforming himself into a formidable swordsman and a quick-thinking escape artist in addition to the strict secrecy of the group's movements. His identity is secret to all but his men. Marguerite Blakeney, French wife of the wealthy English dandy, is approached by the new French envoy to England with a threat to her brother's life if she does not aid in his 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.Each RADLEY CLASSIC is a meticulously restored, luxurious and faithful reproduction of a classic book; produced with elegant text layout, clarity of presentation, and stylistic features that make reading a true pleasure. Special attention is given to legible fonts and adequate letter sizing, correct line length for readability, generous margins and triple lead (lavish line separation); plus we do not allow any mistakes/changes/ additions to creep into the author's words.

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.

The next day Narcissa got up and dressed, or rather made Forget-me-not dress her as usual; she was not yet tired of all the admiration her beauty always roused whereever she passed, and she still loved as dearly as ever to gaze at her own reflection in the lake, and provoke its inhabitants into songs of praise. On this particular morning she had made herself look lovelier than ever, and she stepped out of her mother's garden, anxiously peering round for the squirrels, who always greeted her approach joyfully, and escorted her to the edge of the lake with many a bow of admiration and envy.

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""The First Sir Percy"" is a historical novel written by Baroness Orczy. The book is set during the French Revolution and follows the story of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy Englishman who leads a double life as a daring and mysterious hero known as the Scarlet Pimpernel. The novel delves into Sir Percy's past and reveals how he first became involved in rescuing French aristocrats from the guillotine. The story also explores his relationship with his wife, Lady Marguerite Blakeney, who is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her own political beliefs. As the revolution intensifies, Sir Percy must navigate dangerous political intrigue and risk everything to save innocent lives. ""The First Sir Percy"" is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and heroism set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in European history.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.

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The Elusive Pimpernel is a historical novel written by Baroness Orczy. The story is set during the French Revolution and follows the adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy Englishman who leads a secret double life as the Scarlet Pimpernel, a daring and elusive hero who rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine. As the revolution intensifies, the French government becomes more determined to capture the Scarlet Pimpernel and put an end to his daring rescues. In order to catch him, they send their most cunning agent, Chauvelin, to England to track down the elusive hero. Meanwhile, Sir Percy's wife, Marguerite, is caught between her loyalty to her husband and her duty to her country. She is torn between her love for Sir Percy and her desire to help Chauvelin capture the Scarlet Pimpernel. The novel is full of action, adventure, and romance, as Sir Percy and his band of loyal followers risk their lives to save innocent people from the horrors of the French Revolution. It is a thrilling tale of heroism and sacrifice, with a twist ending that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.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.

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Set in Holland in 1624, The First Sir Percy, by Baroness Orczy, is another adventure featuring Sir Percy Blake, a foreign adventurer and ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel who goes by the name Diogenes. The book is a sequel to The Laughing Cavalier and picks up the story a couple of months after the events in the first book.

Unto Caesar is a historical fiction novel written by Hungarian-British author Emmuska Orczy, first published in 1914. The story takes place in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero, and follows the life of Gaius Marcus, a Roman senator who is falsely accused of treason and sentenced to death. As the story unfolds, Gaius Marcus must navigate the treacherous political landscape of Rome, where power struggles and conspiracies abound. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including the beautiful and cunning Empress Poppaea, the ruthless Praetorian Prefect Tigellinus, and the honorable General Suetonius. As Gaius Marcus fights to clear his name and regain his freedom, he must also confront his own conscience and decide where his loyalties truly lie. Will he remain loyal to Rome, or will he join the growing rebellion against Nero's tyrannical rule? Unto Caesar is a gripping tale of political intrigue, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in human history. With vivid descriptions of ancient Rome and a cast of unforgettable characters, this book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the tumultuous world of ancient Rome.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.

Emmuska Orczy was a Hungarian-born British author and artist. Orczy was born of nobility and would go onto become one of the greatest authors of the 20th century. Orczy's best known works are her classic novels featuring the Scarlet Pimpernel. The Elusive Pimpernel, published in 1908, is the 4th novel in the classic Scarlet Pimpernel series. The book centers around a French agent who is determined to get revenge on the Scarlet Pimpernel for humiliating him.

This vintage book contains Baroness Orczy s 1916 historical novel, "Leatherface - A Tale Of Old Flanders." In 1572, Spain rules over Flanders with an iron fist. The threat of the Inquisition and its tortures holds the people in terror of their conquerors. William, the Prince of Orange, has led an unsuccessful rebellion, and is now a fugitive hiding in the city of Ghent. His cunning and faithful watchdog, a mysterious man called Leatherface for the mask he wears, is the only reason Orange is still alive. Spanish Duke de Alva conceives a plan to capture Orange by arranging the marriage of his general's daughter Lenora with the son of Ghent's High Bailiff, thus introducing a spy into a house known to be in sympathy with Orange. When Leatherface kills the bride's former lover, she swears vengeance on him and on all rebels. Intrigue follows intrigue, treachery and misunderstanding divides the enforced newlyweds, and Lenora can no longer tell whom she loves or hates until all seems too late. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this text now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author."

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Baroness Emma Magdolna Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála "Emmuska" Orczy de Orczi 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. -Wikipedia

Baroness Emma Magdolna Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála "Emmuska" Orczy de Orczi 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. -Wikipedia

Baroness Emma Magdolna Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála "Emmuska" Orczy de Orczi 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. -Wikipedia

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