The Elusive Pimpernel (eBook, ePUB) - Orczy, Baroness
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Baroness Orczy's 'The Elusive Pimpernel' is a captivating historical novel set in the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. Known for her dramatic storytelling and vivid characterizations, Orczy skillfully weaves a tale of bravery, intrigue, and romance. The book's suspenseful plot follows the daring adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, a clever British aristocrat who leads a secret double life as the elusive Scarlet Pimpernel, rescuing French nobles from the guillotine. The novel's engaging narrative style and rich historical detail immerse readers in the thrilling world of espionage and…mehr

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Baroness Orczy's 'The Elusive Pimpernel' is a captivating historical novel set in the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. Known for her dramatic storytelling and vivid characterizations, Orczy skillfully weaves a tale of bravery, intrigue, and romance. The book's suspenseful plot follows the daring adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, a clever British aristocrat who leads a secret double life as the elusive Scarlet Pimpernel, rescuing French nobles from the guillotine. The novel's engaging narrative style and rich historical detail immerse readers in the thrilling world of espionage and political upheaval. In 'The Elusive Pimpernel,' Orczy deftly combines elements of adventure, romance, and historical fiction to create a compelling story that continues to captivate audiences today. Baroness Orczy's own experiences as a Hungarian writer and social activist shaped her deep interest in history and human rights, inspiring her to write novels that championed justice and heroism. Her passion for storytelling and her commitment to social causes are reflected in the courageous actions of her protagonist, Sir Percy Blakeney. Fans of historical fiction and adventure stories will be drawn to 'The Elusive Pimpernel' for its thrilling narrative, well-drawn characters, and timeless themes of courage and sacrifice.

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Autorenporträt
Baroness Emma Magdolna Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála Orczy de Orci, or Baroness "Emmuska" Orczy to her friends and loved ones, was born on Sept 23, 1865, in Tarnaörs, Hungary. Her family, fearing a peasant revolution, fled to Budapest, eventually traveling to Brussels and Paris, where the Baroness lived until she was 14. From there they moved to London, where she attended two schools of art and met her husband, Henry George Montagu MacLean Barstow.They were married in 1894, and when she had her first child in 1899, she began her career as a writer.Her first novel, The Emperor's Candlesticks, was a failure, but the Baroness found success writing detective stories for The Royal Magazine. Her second novel, In Mary's Reign, was published in 1901, faring much better than her first.Then in 1903, she and her husband wrote a stage play based on one of her short stories. The Baroness also submitted a novelization of the play under the same title to twelve publishers. While waiting for word from the publishers, The Scarlet Pimpernel stage play was accepted for production in London's West End. It began by bringing small audiences, but ran for four years and became one of Britain's most popular plays.The Baroness wrote many more stories about the Scarlet Pimpernel, accumulating 15 novels and 19 short stories. She is credited with introducing "the hero with a secret identity" trope into popular culture, and was a founding member of The Detection Club, a group of British mystery writers such as Agatha Christie. Baroness Emma Orczy passed away in London on November 12, 1947, in London after a long, happy marriage and successful career.