The Scarlet Pimpernel

Set in the throes of the French Revolution, this is classic tale of the Reign of Terror in France. The Scarlet Pimpernel, AKA, Sir Blakeney, sets up a secret society of English aristocrats, “The League” to save fellow royalists from the guillotine. A master piece of writing from the master herself, Baroness Orczy.

The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, is a Classic Historical, Adventure novel first published in the United Kingdom in 1905.

About the Book
The novel takes place during the French Revolution and recounts the exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney, a British nobleman who lives a second life as the Scarlet Pimpernel, a brave and elusive hero who saves French nobles from the guillotine.

A Look Inside

“They seek him here, they seek him there
Those Frenchies seek him everywhere
Is he in heaven or is he in hell?
That demned elusive Pimpernel”

“Money and titles may be hereditary," she would say, "but brains are not,"...”

― Baroness Emmuska Orczy, The Scarlet Pimpernel

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At Last Chance Publishing, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best French adventure books, of all time, words strung together with such romantic precision, a historical novel that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the French Revolution buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.

Books Specifics
• The Original1905 Text
• Historical novel “Money and titles may be hereditary," she would say, "but brains are not,"...”

Annotated Content
• Historical Context
• Detailed 20th Historical bullet pointed context

AUTHOR
Hungarian-born British author and dramatist Baroness Emmuska Orczy was born in Tarnars, Hungary, on September 23, 1865, and passed away in London, England, on November 12, 1947. Most notably, she is recognized for the 1905 publication of her novel "The Scarlet Pimpernel," which went on to become one of the 20th century's biggest hits.