The Way Of The Scarlet Pimpernel
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| Author | : Baroness Orczy |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 318 |
| Release | : 2021-02-20 |
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"he Scarlet Pimpernel is the first novel in a series of historical fiction by Baroness Orczy, published in 1905. It was written after her stage play of the same title enjoyed a long run in London, having opened in Nottingham in 1903.The novel is set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution. The title is the nom de guerre of its hero and protagonist, a chivalrous Englishman who rescues aristocrats before they are sent to the guillotine. Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life: apparently nothing more than a wealthy fop, but in reality a formidable swordsman and a quick-thinking escape artist. The band of gentlemen who assist him are the only ones who know of his secret identity. He is known by his symbol, a simple flower, the scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis). Marguerite Blakeney, his French wife, does not share his secret. She is approached by the new French envoy to England, Chauvelin, with a threat to her brother's life if she does not aid in the search for the Pimpernel. She aids him, and then discovers that the Pimpernel is also very dear to her. She sails to France to stop the envoy."
| Author | : Dr Sally Dugan |
| Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
| Total Pages | : 561 |
| Release | : 2012-12-28 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1409471047 |
Since its publication in 1905, The Scarlet Pimpernel has experienced global success, not only as a novel but in theatrical and film adaptations. Sally Dugan charts the history of Baroness Orczy's elusive hero, from the novel's origins through its continuing afterlife, including postmodern appropriations of the myth. Drawing on archival research in Britain, the United States and Australia, her study shows for the first time how Orczy's nationalistic superhero was originally conceived as an anarchist Pole plotting against Tsarist Russia, rather than a counter-revolutionary Englishman. Dugan explores the unique blend of anarchy, myth and magic that emerged from the story's astonishing and complex beginnings and analyses the enduring elements of the legend. To his creator, the Pimpernel was not simply a swashbuckling hero but an English gentleman spreading English values among benighted savages. Dugan investigates the mystery of why this imperialist crusader has not only survived the decline of the meta-narratives surrounding his birth, but also continues to enthrall a multinational audience. Offering readers insights into the Pimpernel's appearances in print, in film and on the stage, Dugan provides a nuanced picture of the trope of the Scarlet Pimpernel and an explanation of the phenomenon's durability.
| Author | : Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy |
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| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2024-10-22 |
| Genre | : Literary Collections |
| ISBN | : 9789362093813 |
The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
| Author | : Baroness Orczy |
| Publisher | : WordFire +ORM |
| Total Pages | : 310 |
| Release | : 2022-06-19 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1680573721 |
A novel of swashbuckling action in the series featuring the classic hero who saves innocents from the guillotine in Revolutionary France . . . “We seek him here! we seek him there! Those Frenchies seek him everywhere! Is he in heaven? Is he in hell? That demmed elusive Pimpernel?” Sir Percy thought he left his enemy vanquished, humiliated, and debased in Calais. Oh, how foolish he was. Now Chauvelin is bent on revenge . . . As punishment for letting the Scarlet Pimpernel escape the clutches of the French Republic, Chauvelin was demoted from the ranks of Robespierre’s trusted few. But he will have his day. Laying a trap for the wife of Sir Percy, Lady Marguerite, is only the first step. Can Sir Percy elude the blade of Madame Guillotine a second time, defend his honor as the Scarlet Pimpernel, and save his wife from a fate worse than death? Baroness Emma Orczy brings us the third thrilling installment in her iconic adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel, pitting Sir Percy against the wily Chauvelin once again in a battle of wit and cunning that stands between thousands of innocent lives and the ignominious bite of Madame Guillotine. Credited with the introduction of the “hero with a secret identity” trope, the Scarlet Pimpernel and his exploits have captured the imaginations of readers for over a century. The series housing the most historical accuracies of French Revolution-centric fiction of its time, it also inspired a stage play garnering over 2,000 performances in four years. Join the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel and dive into the rollicking adventures of the masked hero of the French Revolution!
| Author | : Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1974 |
| Genre | : France |
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| Author | : Baroness Orczy |
| Publisher | : House of Stratus |
| Total Pages | : 291 |
| Release | : 2014-06-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0755147804 |
The year is 1793, the darkest days of the French revolution, and little Charles-Leon is ill. He is recommended country air, but travel permits are needed – and impossible to come by. Josette, believes the Scarlet Pimpernel will come to their rescue. She sets forth into the Paris streets to look for him ...
| Author | : Emmuska Orczy |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 267 |
| Release | : 2021-11-09 |
| Genre | : History |
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"Sir Percy Leads the Band" by Emmuska Orczy is a riveting tale set against the backdrop of France's tumultuous history. The narrative follows the enigmatic Sir Percy Blakeney, a fictitious character, as he navigates the challenges and intrigues of a nation in turmoil. Orczy's masterful storytelling and deep understanding of historical events make this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction and those intrigued by the complexities of human nature.
| Author | : Diana Peterfreund |
| Publisher | : Balzer + Bray |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2014-10-14 |
| Genre | : Young Adult Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780062006172 |
From Rampant and Ascendant author Diana Peterfreund comes this thrilling companion to For Darkness Shows the Stars, now in paperback. Across a Star-Swept Sea is a romantic science-fiction reimagining of the classic The Scarlet Pimpernel. Centuries after wars nearly destroyed civilization, the islands of Galatea and Albion stand alone, a paradise where even the Reduction—the devastating brain disorder that sparked the wars—is a distant memory. Yet on Galatea, an uprising against the aristocracy has turned deadly. The revolutionaries' weapon is a drug that damages their enemies' brains, and the only hope is a mysterious spy known as the Wild Poppy. On neighboring Albion, no one suspects that the Wild Poppy is actually famously frivolous teenage aristocrat Persis Blake. Her gossipy flutternotes are encrypted plans, her pampered sea mink is genetically engineered for spying, and her well-publicized new romance with handsome Galatean medic Justen Helo . . . is her most dangerous mission ever. When Persis discovers that Justen is keeping a secret that could plunge New Pacifica into another dark age, she realizes she's not just risking her heart, she's risking the world she's sworn to protect.
| Author | : J. P. Gallagher |
| Publisher | : New York : Coward-McCann |
| Total Pages | : 212 |
| Release | : 1968 |
| Genre | : World War, 1939-1945 |
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Story of Monsignor Hugh J. O'Flaherty and his underground rescue operation that led thousands of Allied POW's to safety before the eyes of the Nazis.
| Author | : Baroness Emma Orczy |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 438 |
| Release | : 2021-02-03 |
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El Dorado, by Baroness Emma Orczy is a sequel book to the classic adventure tale, The Scarlet Pimpernel. It was first published in 1913. The novel is notable in that it is the partial basis for most of the film treatments of the original book.
