Baroness Orczy

The Nest Of The Sparrowhawk (eBook, ePUB)

Intrigue, Romance, and Revolution in 18th Century France

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Baroness Orczy's novel, 'The Nest Of The Sparrowhawk', is a captivating historical fiction set in 18th century France, filled with intrigue, romance, and political upheaval. The book is known for its vivid descriptions and engaging plot, drawing readers into the luxurious world of the French aristocracy while also highlighting the harsh realities faced by the common people. Orczy's prose is elegant and evocative, creating a rich tapestry of setting and character that immerses the reader in the time period. This novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and offers a unique perspective on the French Revolution. Baroness Orczy, a Hungarian-born British author, was known for her popular romantic adventure novels. Her background in aristocratic society and her talent for storytelling likely influenced her ability to create such compelling historical fiction. 'The Nest Of The Sparrowhawk' showcases Orczy's skill as a writer and her ability to capture the complexities of a tumultuous period in history. I highly recommend 'The Nest Of The Sparrowhawk' to readers who enjoy historical fiction, particularly those interested in the French Revolution. Orczy's gripping narrative and well-developed characters will keep you enthralled from beginning to end.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 238
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338088406
• Artikelnr.: 64077472

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.