Publisher's Synopsis
The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a historical fiction novel written by Emmuska Orczy, first published in 1922. It is the fourth book in the Scarlet Pimpernel series, following the adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, a British aristocrat who leads a secret society of Englishmen to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine during the Reign of Terror in France.In this book, Sir Percy and his league of followers are once again called upon to rescue a group of aristocrats who are being held captive in Paris. Among them is Lady Marguerite Blakeney, Sir Percy's wife, who has been arrested by the French government on charges of espionage. Sir Percy must navigate dangerous political alliances and outwit his enemies to rescue Lady Marguerite and the other prisoners.The novel is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and explores themes of loyalty, love, and sacrifice. It also features historical figures such as Maximilien Robespierre and Jean-Paul Marat. The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a thrilling tale of adventure and romance that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.
