Baroness Orczy

Baroness Emma Magdolna Roz lia M ria Jozefa Borb la "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 Roz lia M ria Jozefa Borb la "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

The Life and Exploits of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a novel written by John Blakeney. The book follows the life and adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a mysterious and elusive hero who operates in France during the French Revolution. The Scarlet Pimpernel is a master of disguise and is able to move freely in and out of France, rescuing aristocrats who are in danger of being executed by the revolutionary government. The novel is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, a time of great upheaval and violence. The Scarlet Pimpernel is a symbol of hope for the aristocracy, who are being systematically hunted down by the revolutionaries. The book is full of intrigue, suspense, and action, as the Scarlet Pimpernel risks his life to save others. Blakeney's writing is engaging and fast-paced, making the book a thrilling read from start to finish. The characters are well-developed and the plot is full of unexpected twists and turns. The book is a classic of the adventure genre and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and television shows. Overall, The Life and Exploits of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, adventure, and suspense. Originally Printed As A Gay Adventurer, And Later Retitled The Life And Exploits Of The Scarlet Pimpernel, This Work Is A Fictional Biography Of The Famous Character Written Under The Pseudonym John Blakeney And Includes A Forward By The Baroness Emma 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.

It is Paris, 1793, the most seething time of the revolution. No one knew in the morning if his head would still be on his shoulders in the evening, or if it would be held up by citizen Samson the headsman, for the sans-culottes of Paris to see. However, the Scarlet Pimpernel, Sir Percy Blakeney, is still at large to rescue France s aristocrats."