Sir Percy Hits Back (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Scarlet Pimpernel Adventure of Revolutionary France, Daring Disguises, Rescue, and Swashbuckling IntrigueBy Emma Orczy
Length11h 37m
About this audiobook
Sir Percy Hits Back returns to the perilous world of the Scarlet Pimpernel, where Sir Percy Blakeney's languid elegance conceals strategic brilliance and moral daring. Set amid the ideological violence of the French Revolution, the novel blends historical romance, espionage, melodrama, and swashbuckling adventure. Orczy's style is theatrical and suspense-driven, rich in disguises, reversals, and ironic dialogue, while remaining rooted in the Edwardian tradition of chivalric heroism confronting revolutionary extremity. Emma Orczy, Baroness Orczy, was born into a Hungarian aristocratic family and later settled in Britain, an experience that sharpened her interest in exile, class identity, and political upheaval. Her enduring fascination with aristocratic codes of honor and the instability of revolutionary politics informs this novel's imaginative universe. Through Sir Percy, she created not merely an adventurer, but a figure of wit, restraint, and ethical intervention. This book is recommended for readers who enjoy historical adventure animated by moral conflict and elegant intrigue. Those already familiar with the Scarlet Pimpernel will appreciate its continuation of Orczy's central themes, while newcomers will find a spirited introduction to one of popular literature's most influential masked rescuers.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length11 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 12, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
25Chapter XX
2Introduction
26Chapter XXI
3Synopsis
27Chapter XXII
4Historical Context
28Chapter XXIII
5Author Biography
29Chapter XXIV
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6Chapter I
30Chapter XXV
7Chapter II
31Chapter XXVI
8Chapter III
32Chapter XXVII
9Chapter IV
33Chapter XXVIII
10Chapter V
34Chapter XXIX
11Chapter VI
35Chapter XXX
12Chapter VII
36Chapter XXXI
13Chapter VIII
37Chapter XXXII
14Chapter IX
38Chapter XXXIII
15Chapter X
39Chapter XXXIV
16Chapter XI
40Chapter XXXV
17Chapter XII
41Chapter XXXVI
18Chapter XIII
42Chapter XXXVII
19Chapter XIV
43Chapter XXXVIII
20Chapter XV
44Chapter XXXIX
21Chapter XVI
45Analysis
22Chapter XVII
46Reflection
23Chapter XVIII
47Memorable Quotes
24Chapter XIX
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