The Scarlet Pimpernel

by Emma Orczy

The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel is the first novel in the series of historical fiction by Baroness Emma Orczy. It was first published in 1905 and is set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution.
The Scarlet Pimpernel introduced the concept of a daring hero who hides behind a secret identity of a meek and somewhat silly character.

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ISBN: 9789175710556
Language: English
Format: ePub
Author: Emma Orczy
Emma Orczy was a Hungarian-born British novelist, playwright, and artist who lived from 1865 to 1947. She is best known for her novel “The Scarlet Pimpernel” (1905), which was a bestseller and has been adapted into numerous plays, films, …