The Scarlet Pimpernel

299 Pages

Adventure stories
Blakeney, Percy, Sir (Fictitious character)
British
France
Historical fiction
Nobility

Summary

The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a classic adventure novel set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution. The story centers on Sir Percy Blakeney, a daring English aristocrat who leads a double life to rescue French aristocrats from the deadly guillotine. He uses disguises and cunning to evade his enemies, which creates a thrilling mix of suspense and romance. The novel explores themes of heroism, loyalty, and the impacts of political upheaval through its engaging narrative and complex characters.

Famous Quotes

They seek him here, they seek him there, Those Frenchies seek him everywhere. Is he in heaven?—Is he in hell? That demmed, elusive Pimpernel. - Sir Percy Blakeney

We seek him here, we seek him there, Those Frenchies seek him everywhere. Is he in heaven?—Is he in hell? That damned elusive Pimpernel. - Chauvelin