The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel is a historical adventure novel written by Baroness Orczy. The story is set during the French Revolution and follows the daring exploits of a mysterious Englishman known only as the Scarlet Pimpernel. The Pimpernel is a master of disguise and a skilled swordsman who leads a secret society of Englishmen in rescuing French aristocrats from the guillotine.The main character of the story is Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy Englishman who is widely regarded as a foppish and foolish dandy. In reality, Blakeney is the Scarlet Pimpernel, a daring hero who risks his life to save others. He is aided in his mission by his loyal wife Marguerite, a French actress who is initially suspected of being a spy for the French government.The novel is full of suspense, intrigue, and adventure as the Scarlet Pimpernel and his band of followers undertake daring missions to rescue French aristocrats from the clutches of the revolutionaries. The story is also a love story, as Marguerite and Percy struggle to overcome their misunderstandings and find true love.The Scarlet Pimpernel is a classic novel that has been adapted into numerous films, stage plays, and television shows. It is a thrilling tale of heroism and romance that has captivated readers for over a century.During the greater part of the day the guillotine had been kept busy at its ghastly work: all that France had boasted of in the past centuries, of ancient names, and blue blood, had paid toll to her desire for liberty and for fraternity. The carnage had only ceased at this late hour of the day because there were other more interesting sights for the people to witness, a little while before the final closing of the barricades for the night.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.