The Scarlet Pimpernel
An irresistible blend of romance, intrigue, and suspense, The Scarlet Pimpernel recalls the Reign of Terror following the French Revolution. A time when ruthless mobs ruled the streets of Paris and hundreds of royals died on the guillotine every day.
The only hope of many was a courageous leader who spirited aristocrats across the Channel to England and safety. Known by the name of the wildflower he leaves as a calling card, the Pimpernel soon becomes the darling of the people. In particular, the Pimpernel comes to be admired by Marguerite Blakeney — who scorns her foppish husband as ardently as she esteems this gallant hero.
- About the author: Baroness Emma Orczy was a Hungarian-born British novelist and playwright. She remains best known for her series of novels featuring the Scarlet Pimpernel.
