The League & Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Enriched edition. 2 Books in One EditionBy Emma Orczy
Length19h 22m
About this audiobook
Emma Orczy's 'The League & Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel' is a classic novel set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, highlighting the daring escapades of the enigmatic hero, the Scarlet Pimpernel. Written in a suspenseful and dramatic style, Orczy intricately weaves together themes of courage, love, and loyalty that captivate readers from start to finish. The book's historical accuracy and attention to detail enhance the overall reading experience, making it a timeless masterpiece of adventure and intrigue. Orczy's skillful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the characters and settings to life, transporting readers to a bygone era filled with danger and intrigue. Fans of historical fiction and adventure will be enthralled by this thrilling tale of heroism and sacrifice. 'The League & Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel' is a must-read for anyone seeking an exciting and engaging literary journey.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (2.2K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing, StoryGraph
GenreFantasy, Romance
Length19 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1STEP IN THE DARK
26VI
2Introduction
27VII
3Author Biography
28VIII
4Historical Context
29IX
5Synopsis (Selection)
30X
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6The League & Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
31The Principal Witness
7The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel
32I
8Sir Percy Explains
33II
9A Question of Passports
34III
10Two Good Patriots
35IV
11The Old Scarecrow
36V
12A Fine Bit of Work
37The Stranger from Paris
13How Jean-Pierre Met the Scarlet Pimpernel
38I
14Out of the Jaws of Death
39II
15The Traitor
40III
16The Cabaret de la Liberté
41IV
17Needs Must
42Fly-By-Night
18XI A BATTLE OF WITS
431
19Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
442
20Fie, Sir Percy!
453
21I
464
22II
475
23III
486
24IV
49The Lure of the Old Chateau
25V
50I
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