THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL (& Its Sequel Sir Percy Leads the Band)
Enriched edition. Historical Action-Adventure NovelsBy Emma Orczy
Length19h 40m
About this audiobook
In Emma Orczy's iconic novel, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the French Revolution as they follow the daring escapades of the elusive hero known as the Scarlet Pimpernel. Orczy's writing style beautifully captures the tension and danger of the time period, blending historical accuracy with gripping storytelling. The book is a classic example of early 20th-century adventure literature, filled with mystery, intrigue, and romance. In its sequel, Sir Percy Leads the Band, Orczy continues the adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel as he outwits his enemies and saves lives in the midst of political turmoil. Both books are a testament to Orczy's skill as a storyteller and her ability to create captivating characters and settings.Emma Orczy's own aristocratic background and love of history likely influenced her decision to write The Scarlet Pimpernel. Her understanding of the French Revolution and its impact on society adds depth and authenticity to the narrative, making the books both entertaining and educational. Fans of historical fiction, adventure novels, and strong heroic characters will thoroughly enjoy Emma Orczy's The Scarlet Pimpernel and its sequel. These timeless classics continue to captivate readers with their thrilling plots, memorable characters, and rich historical detail.
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★★★★ 4.2 (42)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing
GenreHistorical Fiction, Mystery and Thriller
Length19 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6CHAPTER I PARIS: SEPTEMBER, 1792
7CHAPTER II DOVER: "THE FISHERMAN'S REST"
8CHAPTER III THE REFUGEES
9CHAPTER IV THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
10CHAPTER V MARGUERITE
11CHAPTER VI AN EXQUISITE OF '92
12CHAPTER VII THE SECRET ORCHARD
13CHAPTER VIII THE ACCREDITED AGENT
14CHAPTER IX THE OUTRAGE
15CHAPTER X IN THE OPERA BOX
16CHAPTER XI LORD GRENVILLE'S BALL
17CHAPTER XII THE SCRAP OF PAPER
18CHAPTER XIII EITHER — OR?
19CHAPTER XIV ONE O'CLOCK PRECISELY!
20CHAPTER XV DOUBT
21CHAPTER XVI RICHMOND
22CHAPTER XVII FAREWELL
23CHAPTER XVIII THE MYSTERIOUS DEVICE
24CHAPTER XIX THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
25CHAPTER XX THE FRIEND
26CHAPTER XXI SUSPENSE
27CHAPTER XXII CALAIS
28CHAPTER XXIII HOPE
29CHAPTER XXIV THE DEATH-TRAP
30CHAPTER XXV THE EAGLE AND THE FOX
31CHAPTER XXVI THE JEW
32CHAPTER XXVII ON THE TRACK
33CHAPTER XXVIII THE PERE BLANCHARD'S HUT
34CHAPTER XXIX TRAPPED
35CHAPTER XXX THE SCHOONER
36CHAPTER XXXI THE ESCAPE
37Sir Percy Leads the Band
38BOOK I THE ABBÉ
39CHAPTER ONE The King on His Trial
40CHAPTER TWO Sentence
41CHAPTER THREE The League
42CHAPTER FOUR January Twenty-first
43CHAPTER FIVE The Levets of Choisy
44CHAPTER SIX News
45CHAPTER SEVEN Monsieur le Professeur
46CHAPTER EIGHT Maurin the Lawyer
47CHAPTER NINE Orders from the Chief
48CHAPTER TEN The Abbé Edgeworth
49CHAPTER ELEVEN The Morning After
50CHAPTER TWELVE A False Move
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