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The Triumph Of The Scarlet Pimpernel (1922)

The Triumph Of The Scarlet Pimpernel (1922)

Orczy, Emmuska Orczy

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ISBN10: 1165155982
ISBN13: 9781165155989
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 316
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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 group of Englishmen in rescuing French aristocrats from the guillotine during the French Revolution.In this book, Sir Percy is called upon to rescue the Dauphin, the young heir to the French throne, who is being held captive by the revolutionary government. Along with his wife, Lady Marguerite Blakeney, and his loyal followers, Sir Percy travels to France to embark on a dangerous mission to save the Dauphin and bring him back to safety in England.However, the rescue mission is complicated by the fact that Lady Marguerite is being blackmailed by her former lover, who threatens to reveal her past involvement in the downfall of a French aristocrat. Sir Percy must navigate these challenges while also evading the pursuit of the ruthless French authorities, who are determined to capture and execute him.The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in French history. With its fast-paced plot, vivid historical detail, and memorable characters, this book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.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.

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