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Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
1865
1947
Orczy, Baroness Emmuska
Barstow, Montagu, Mrs.
The Elusive Pimpernel
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"The Elusive Pimpernel" by Baroness Orczy is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. It is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, and it centers around the enigmatic character of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a brave Englishman who is dedicated to rescuing aristocrats from the guillotine, while simultaneously navigating the treacherous political landscape of revolutionary France. The narrative begins with a vivid portrayal of Paris in 1793, capturing the chaos, bloodshed, and fervor of the time, and it introduces key characters, including the unyielding Robespierre and the conflicted Marguerite Blakeney. The opening of the novel establishes a tense atmosphere as it contrasts the savage brutality of the Revolution with the vibrant life in England. It introduces readers to the intricate web of politics and personal strife, particularly focusing on the rivalry between Chauvelin, an ex-ambassador tasked with capturing the elusive hero, and the Scarlet Pimpernel, whose identity remains a mystery. The chapter also presents Marguerite Blakeney, the Pimpernel's wife, whose loyalties and fears intertwine with the unfolding drama. As events unfold, the reader is drawn into a world of danger, deception, and the moral complexities of revolution, setting the stage for a thrilling tale of espionage and heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
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Blakeney, Percy, Sir (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Nobility -- Great Britain -- Fiction
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