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
28Chapter 25. Paris Once More
2Part 1
29Chapter 26. The Bitterest Foe
3Chapter 1. In The Théâtre National
30Chapter 27. In The Conciergerie
4Chapter 2. Widely Divergent Aims
31Chapter 28. The Caged Lion
5Chapter 3. The Demon Chance
32Chapter 29. For The Sake Of That Helpless Innocent
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6Chapter 4. Mademoiselle Lange
33Chapter 30. Afterwards
7Chapter 5. The Temple Prison
34Chapter 31. An Interlude
8Chapter 6. The Committee's Agent
35Chapter 32. Sisters
9Chapter 7. The Most Precious Life In Europe
36Chapter 33. Little Mother
10Chapter 8. Arcades Ambo
37Chapter 34. The Letter
11Chapter 9. What Love Can Do
38Part 3
12Chapter 10. Shadows
39Chapter 35. The Last Phase
13Chapter 11. The League Of The Scarlet Pimpernel
40Chapter 36. Submission
14Chapter 12. What Love Is
41Chapter 37. Chauvelin's Advice
15Chapter 13. Then Everything Was Dark
42Chapter 38. Capitulation
16Chapter 14. The Chief
43Chapter 39. Kill Him!
17Chapter 15. The Gate Of La Villette
44Chapter 40. God Help Us All
18Chapter 16. The Weary Search
45Chapter 41. When Hope Was Dead
19Chapter 17. Chauvelin
46Chapter 42. The Guard-House Of The Rue Ste. Anne
20Chapter 18. The Removal
47Chapter 43. The Dreary Journey
21Chapter 19. It Is About The Dauphin
48Chapter 44. The Halt At Crécy
22Chapter 20. The Certificate Of Safety
49Chapter 45. The Forest Of Boulogne
23Chapter 21. Back To Paris
50Chapter 46. Others In The Park
24Chapter 22. Of That There Could Be No Question
51Chapter 47. The Chapel Of The Holy Sepulchre
25Chapter 23. The Overwhelming Odds
52Chapter 48. The Waning Moon
26Part 2
53Chapter 49. The Land Of Eldorado
27Chapter 24. The News
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