The Elusive Pimpernel

The Elusive Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy is a classic adventure novel set during the Reign of Terror in France. The novel follows the adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy English aristocrat who secretly leads a double life as the Scarlet Pimpernel, a daring outlaw who rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine.

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Sir Percy Blakeney character from The Elusive Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

Blakeney is aided in his endeavors by his loyal companions, the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Together, they must outwit the ruthless French spymaster Chauvelin and his agents, who are determined to capture the Scarlet Pimpernel and bring him to justice.

The Elusive Pimpernel is a thrilling adventure novel that is full of suspense, romance, and intrigue. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and swashbuckling adventure stories.

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• The novel was first published in 1905.
• It has been adapted into film and television several times.
• The novel is considered to be one of the classics of adventure fiction.