The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel
The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel, published in 1922 by Emmuska Orczy, is an adventure novel set during the French Revolution in 1794. The story follows Sir Percy Blakeney as he faces off against historical figures like Robespierre and the cunning Theresia Cabarrus, who seeks to ensnare the legendary Scarlet Pimpernel. The novel explores themes of intrigue and danger, highlighting Blakeney's efforts to rescue his wife, Lady Blakeney, from a perilous kidnapping plot.
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