Eldorado: A Story of the Scarlet Pimpernel
A Daring Tale of Heroism and Romance During the French RevolutionBy Emmuska Orczy
Length13h 53m
About this audiobook
Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous French Revolution, "Eldorado: A Story of the Scarlet Pimpernel" encapsulates Emmuska Orczy's signature blend of adventure, romance, and political intrigue. Through vivid characterizations and rich, period-appropriate dialogue, Orczy weaves the tale of Sir Percy Blakeney, a dashing aristocrat who adopts the covert identity of the Scarlet Pimpernel to rescue victims of revolutionary fervor. The novel embodies the themes of honor, sacrifice, and heroism, illustrating the moral complexities faced by individuals in times of upheaval, while its narrative style reflects the dramatic tensions of early 20th-century literature, appealing to contemporary readers' understanding of social justice. Emmuska Orczy, born in Hungary and later establishing her career in England, drew inspiration from her experiences as an immigrant and her fascination with the tumultuous history of Europe. Her personal connection to the aristocratic way of life and her insights into the plight of the oppressed inform her portrayal of class struggle and camaraderie in "Eldorado." Initially published as part of the Scarlet Pimpernel series, Orczy's explorations of love and loyalty reflect her life experiences and literary aspirations. "Eldorado" is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction that deftly captures the essence of its era while illuminating universal themes. Orczy's compelling narrative invites readers to reflect on the triumphs of courage in the face of adversity. This novel not only thrills with adventurous escapades but also resonates with the enduring struggle for justice, making it a timeless addition to any literary collection.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length13 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Part 1
3Chapter 1. In The Théâtre National
4Chapter 2. Widely Divergent Aims
5Chapter 3. The Demon Chance
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6Chapter 4. Mademoiselle Lange
7Chapter 5. The Temple Prison
8Chapter 6. The Committee's Agent
9Chapter 7. The Most Precious Life In Europe
10Chapter 8. Arcades Ambo
11Chapter 9. What Love Can Do
12Chapter 10. Shadows
13Chapter 11. The League Of The Scarlet Pimpernel
14Chapter 12. What Love Is
15Chapter 13. Then Everything Was Dark
16Chapter 14. The Chief
17Chapter 15. The Gate Of La Villette
18Chapter 16. The Weary Search
19Chapter 17. Chauvelin
20Chapter 18. The Removal
21Chapter 19. It Is About The Dauphin
22Chapter 20. The Certificate Of Safety
23Chapter 21. Back To Paris
24Chapter 22. Of That There Could Be No Question
25Chapter 23. The Overwhelming Odds
26Part 2
27Chapter 24. The News
28Chapter 25. Paris Once More
29Chapter 26. The Bitterest Foe
30Chapter 27. In The Conciergerie
31Chapter 28. The Caged Lion
32Chapter 29. For The Sake Of That Helpless Innocent
33Chapter 30. Afterwards
34Chapter 31. An Interlude
35Chapter 32. Sisters
36Chapter 33. Little Mother
37Chapter 34. The Letter
38Part 3
39Chapter 35. The Last Phase
40Chapter 36. Submission
41Chapter 37. Chauvelin's Advice
42Chapter 38. Capitulation
43Chapter 39. Kill Him!
44Chapter 40. God Help Us All
45Chapter 41. When Hope Was Dead
46Chapter 42. The Guard-House Of The Rue Ste. Anne
47Chapter 43. The Dreary Journey
48Chapter 44. The Halt At Crécy
49Chapter 45. The Forest Of Boulogne
50Chapter 46. Others In The Park
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