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A Thrilling Classic of Adventure, Espionage, and Daring Rescues
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emma Orczy is a wonderfully entertaining historical adventure filled with suspense, romance, secret identities, and daring escapes. First published in 1905, it introduced readers to the legendary Scarlet Pimpernel and launched the celebrated series of adventures that followed.
Set during the turbulent years of the French Revolution, the story follows a mysterious Englishman who secretly risks his life to rescue French aristocrats from the Reign of Terror and bring them safely across the English Channel. After each successful mission, he leaves behind his unmistakable signature: the image of a small red, star-shaped flower—the scarlet pimpernel.
Behind the disguise is Sir Percy Blakeney, whose apparent frivolity conceals intelligence, courage, and an extraordinary talent for deception. The contrast between his public persona and his dangerous secret life makes him one of the most memorable heroes of classic adventure fiction.
Orczy combines historical drama, espionage, romance, humour, and fast-paced adventure to create a story that remains enormously enjoyable more than a century after its publication.
This E-Bookarama Editions edition is a great choice for readers who enjoy classic adventure, historical fiction, secret identities, and stories set during the French Revolution. An exciting and influential novel that provides the perfect introduction to the adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Highly recommended.
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Rating★★★★ 4.2 (182.2K)
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Length9 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 29, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1 - PARIS: SEPTEMBER, 1792
2Chapter 2 - "THE FISHERMAN'S REST"
3Chapter 3 - THE REFUGEES
4Chapter 4 - THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
5Chapter 5 - MARGUERITE
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6Chapter 6 - AN EXQUISITE OF '92
7Chapter 7 - THE SECRET ORCHARD
8Chapter 8 - THE ACCREDITED AGENT
9Chapter 9 - THE OUTRAGE
10Chapter 10 - IN THE OPERA BOX
11Chapter 11 - LORD GRENVILLE'S BALL
12Chapter 12 - THE SCRAP OF PAPER
13Chapter 13 - EITHER—OR?
14Chapter 14 - ONE O'CLOCK PRECISELY!
15Chapter 15 - DOUBT
16Chapter 16 - RICHMOND
17Chapter 17 - FAREWELL
18Chapter 18 - THE MYSTERIOUS DEVICE
19Chapter 19 - THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
20Chapter 20 - THE FRIEND
21Chapter 21 - SUSPENSE
22Chapter 22 - CALAIS
23Chapter 23 - HOPE
24Chapter 24 - THE DEATH-TRAP
25Chapter 25 - THE EAGLE AND THE FOX
26Chapter 26 - THE JEW
27Chapter 27 - ON THE TRACK
28Chapter 28 - THE PERE BLANCHARD'S HUT
29Chapter 29 - TRAPPED
30Chapter 30 - THE SCHOONER
31Chapter 31 - THE ESCAPE
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