The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel

The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a classic adventure novel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, published in 1905. It is set during the French Revolution, and tells the story 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 League of the Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

Blakeney is a master of disguise and swordsmanship, and he is aided in his endeavors by his loyal companions, the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. The League is a secret society of English gentlemen who are dedicated to saving the innocent from the Reign of Terror.

Blakeney's arch-nemesis is Chauvelin, the ruthless French spymaster who is determined to capture the Scarlet Pimpernel and bring him to justice. Chauvelin is a cunning and resourceful adversary, but Blakeney is always one step ahead of him.

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

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