Baroness Orczy

The Laughing Cavalier (eBook, ePUB)

A Dashing Cavalier Amidst War and Romance

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Baroness Orczy's "The Laughing Cavalier," the narrative unfolds against the dynamic backdrop of 17th-century Holland, seamlessly blending adventure, romance, and intrigue. Orczy employs a vivid, descriptive literary style that evokes the richness of the Dutch Golden Age while employing elements of historical fiction. The plot centers around a charismatic protagonist, the eponymous cavalier, whose charm and wit serve as both a shield and a weapon as he navigates the treacherous waters of political conspiracies and personal vendettas, all rendered with Orczy's signature flair for suspense. Baroness Orczy, a prominent writer and playwright of Hungarian origin, was a keen observer of the historical and cultural nuances of the periods she depicted. Her noble lineage and experiences from childhood in Europe instilled in her a deep appreciation for stories of nobility and valor. A trailblazer of early detective fiction with her pioneering novel "The Scarlet Pimpernel," Orczy's works often reflect her fascination with themes of heroism and the moral dilemmas faced by her characters. Readers captivated by tales of gallantry, historical intrigue, and complex characters will find "The Laughing Cavalier" an enthralling addition to their literary repertoire. Orczy's ability to weave an engaging narrative with richly developed characters makes this novel a timeless adventure worthy of exploration.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 310
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066422943
• Artikelnr.: 60733586

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.