Publisher's Synopsis
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a historical adventure novel written by Baroness Orczy. Set during the French Revolution, the story follows the daring exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy Englishman who leads a secret double life as the Scarlet Pimpernel, a mysterious hero who rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine. As the French Revolution rages on, Sir Percy and his band of loyal followers risk their lives to save innocent people from the wrath of the revolutionaries. However, their efforts are constantly thwarted by the cunning and ruthless Chauvelin, a French agent who is determined to capture the Scarlet Pimpernel and bring him to justice. With its thrilling plot, vivid characters, and historical setting, The Scarlet Pimpernel has become a beloved classic of adventure literature, inspiring numerous adaptations in film, television, and stage productions.During the greater part of the day the guillotine had been kept busy at its ghastly work: all that France had boasted of in the past centuries, of ancient names, and blue blood, had paid toll to her desire for liberty and for fraternity. The carnage had only ceased at this late hour of the day because there were other more interesting sights for the people to witness, a little while before the final closing of the barricades for the night.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.
