
The Scarlet Pimpernel Series – All 35 Titles in One Edition (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical Action-Adventure Classics, Including The Laughing Cavalier, Sir Percy Leads the Band…By Emma OrczyLength168h 29m
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The Scarlet Pimpernel Series – All 35 Titles in One Edition gathers Baroness Orczy's celebrated cycle of historical adventure, espionage, romance, and aristocratic masquerade into a single expansive volume. Centered on Sir Percy Blakeney's double life as foppish English gentleman and daring rescuer of French émigrés during the Revolution, the series helped codify the masked-hero tradition later central to popular fiction. Orczy's prose combines melodramatic tension, swift plotting, theatrical dialogue, and a distinctly Edwardian fascination with honor, disguise, and political terror. Emma Orczy, born in Hungary in 1865 and raised partly in exile after peasant unrest forced her family from their estate, brought to her fiction an acute sensitivity to revolution, social upheaval, and displaced aristocracy. Settling in Britain, she became a playwright and novelist whose cosmopolitan background and conservative imagination shaped her sympathetic portraits of endangered nobles and her suspicion of mob violence. This complete edition is recommended for readers interested in the origins of modern adventure fiction, the genealogy of the superhero, or historical novels that privilege intrigue over documentary realism. It offers both entertainment and a revealing window into early twentieth-century attitudes toward heroism, class, gender, and political violence.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to 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.
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GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length168 hrs 29 mins
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Publish dateDec 20, 2023
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Table of contents
1The Scarlet Pimpernel Series – All 35 Titles in One Edition (Annotated)
367Chapter XXIII
2Introduction
368Chapter XXIV
3Author Biography
369Chapter XXV
4Historical Context
370Chapter XXVI
5Synopsis (Selection)
371Chapter XXVII
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6The Laughing Cavalier
372Chapter XXVIII
7AN APOLOGY
373Chapter XXIX
8THE PROLOGUE
374Chapter XXX
9CHAPTER I NEW YEAR'S EVE
375Chapter XXXI
10CHAPTER II THE FRACAS BY THE POSTERN GATE
376Chapter XXXII
11CHAPTER III AN INTERLUDE
377Chapter XXXIII
12CHAPTER IV WATCH-NIGHT
378Chapter XXXIV
13CHAPTER V BROTHER AND SISTER
379Eldorado
14CHAPTER VI THE COUNSELS OF PRUDENCE
380FOREWORD
15CHAPTER VII THREE PHILOSOPHERS AND THEIR FRIENDS
381PART I
16CHAPTER VIII THE LODGINGS WHICH WERE PAID FOR
382CHAPTER I IN THE THEATRE NATIONAL
17CHAPTER IX THE PAINTER OF PICTURES
383CHAPTER II WIDELY DIVERGENT AIMS
18CHAPTER X THE LAUGHING CAVALIER
384CHAPTER III THE DEMON CHANCE
19CHAPTER XI THE BARGAIN
385CHAPTER IV MADEMOISELLE LANGE
20CHAPTER XII THE PORTRAIT
386CHAPTER V THE TEMPLE PRISON
21CHAPTER XIII THE SPANISH WENCH
387CHAPTER VI THE COMMITTEE’S AGENT
22CHAPTER XIV AFTER EVENSONG
388CHAPTER VII THE MOST PRECIOUS LIFE IN EUROPE
23CHAPTER XV THE HALT AT BENNEBROCK
389CHAPTER VIII ARCADES AMBO
24CHAPTER XVI LEYDEN
390CHAPTER IX WHAT LOVE CAN DO
25CHAPTER XVII AN UNDERSTANDING
391CHAPTER X SHADOWS
26CHAPTER XVIII THE START
392CHAPTER XI THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
27CHAPTER XIX IN THE KINGDOM OF THE NIGHT
393CHAPTER XII WHAT LOVE IS
28CHAPTER XX BACK AGAIN IN HAARLEM
394CHAPTER XIII THEN EVERYTHING WAS DARK
29CHAPTER XXI A GRIEF-STRICKEN FATHER
395CHAPTER XIV THE CHIEF
30CHAPTER XXII A DOUBLE PLEDGE
396CHAPTER XV THE GATE OF LA VILLETTE
31CHAPTER XXIII A SPY FROM THE CAMP
397CHAPTER XVI THE WEARY SEARCH
32CHAPTER XXIV THE BIRTH OF HATE
398CHAPTER XVII CHAUVELIN
33CHAPTER XXV AN ARRANT KNAVE
399CHAPTER XVIII THE REMOVAL
34CHAPTER XXVI BACK TO HOUDEKERK
400CHAPTER XIX IT IS ABOUT THE DAUPHIN
35CHAPTER XXVII THENCE TO ROTTERDAM
401CHAPTER XX THE CERTIFICATE OF SAFETY
36CHAPTER XXVIII CHECK
402CHAPTER XXI BACK TO PARIS
37CHAPTER XXIX CHECK AGAIN
403CHAPTER XXII OF THAT THERE COULD BE NO QUESTION
38CHAPTER XXX A NOCTURNE
404CHAPTER XXIII THE OVERWHELMING ODDS
39CHAPTER XXXI THE MOLENS
405PART II
40CHAPTER XXXII A RUN THROUGH THE NIGHT
406CHAPTER XXIV THE NEWS
41CHAPTER XXXIII THE CAPTIVE LION
407CHAPTER XXV PARIS ONCE MORE
42CHAPTER XXXIV PROTESTATIONS
408CHAPTER XXVI THE BITTEREST FOE
43CHAPTER XXXV THE WITNESS FOR THE DEFENCE
409CHAPTER XXVII IN THE CONCIERGERIE
44CHAPTER XXXVI BROTHER PHILOSOPHERS
410CHAPTER XXVIII THE CAGED LION
45CHAPTER XXXVII DAWN
411CHAPTER XXIX FOR THE SAKE OF THAT HELPLESS INNOCENT
46CHAPTER XXVIII THE HOUR
412CHAPTER XXX AFTERWARDS
47CHAPTER XXXIX "SAUVE QUI PEUT"
413CHAPTER XXXI AN INTERLUDE
48CHAPTER XL THE LOSER PAYS
414CHAPTER XXXII SISTERS
49CHAPTER XLI "VENGEANCE IS MINE"
415CHAPTER XXXIII LITTLE MOTHER
50CHAPTER XLII THE FIGHT IN THE DOORWAY
416CHAPTER XXXIV THE LETTER
51CHAPTER XLIII LEYDEN ONCE MORE
417PART III
52CHAPTER XLIV BLAKE OF BLAKENEY
418CHAPTER XXXV THE LAST PHASE
53CHAPTER XLV THE END
419CHAPTER XXXVI SUBMISSION
54The First Sir Percy
420CHAPTER XXXVII CHAUVELIN’S ADVICE
55Chapter I – A Night on the Veluwe
421CHAPTER XXXVIII CAPITULATION
56Chapter II – The Double Wedding
422CHAPTER XXXIX KILL HIM!
57Chapter III – The Great Interruption
423CHAPTER XL GOD HELP US ALL
58Chapter IV – Adder's Fork
424CHAPTER XLI WHEN HOPE WAS DEAD
59Chapter V – A Race for Life
425CHAPTER XLII THE GUARD-HOUSE OF THE RUE STE. ANNE
60Chapter VI – A Nest of Scorpions
426CHAPTER XLIII THE DREARY JOURNEY
61Chapter VII – A Subtle Traitor
427CHAPTER XLIV THE HALT AT CRECY
62Chapter VIII – Devil's-Writ
428CHAPTER XLV THE FOREST OF BOULOGNE
63Chapter IX – Mala Fides
429CHAPTER XLVI OTHERS IN THE PARK
64Chapter X – A Prince of Darkness
430CHAPTER XLVII THE CHAPEL OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE
65Chapter XI – The Danger-Spoke
431CHAPTER XLVIII THE WANING MOON
66Chapter XII – Tears, Sighs, Hearts
432CHAPTER XLIX THE LAND OF ELDORADO
67Chapter XIII – The Stygian Creek
433Mam'zelle Guillotine
68Chapter XIV – Treachery
434Book One
69Chapter XV – The Molen on the Veluwe
435Chapter I: 1789: THE DAWN OF REVOLUTION
70Chapter XVI – The Final Issue
436Chapter II: PARIS IN REVOL
71Chapter XVII – The Only Word
437Chapter III: ONE OF THE DERELICTS
72CHAPTER I PARIS: SEPTEMBER, 1792
438Book Two
73CHAPTER II DOVER: "THE FISHERMAN'S REST"
439Chapter IV London 1794
74CHAPTER III THE REFUGEES
440Chapter V: A SOCIAL EVENT
75CHAPTER IV THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
441Chapter VI: THE PRINCE OF DANDIES
76CHAPTER V MARGUERITE
442Chapter VII: A VALOROUS DEED
77CHAPTER VI AN EXQUISITE OF '92
443Chapter VIII: A ROYAL FRIEND
78CHAPTER VII THE SECRET ORCHARD
444Chapter IX: THE BITTER LESSON
79CHAPTER VIII THE ACCREDITED AGEN
445Book Three
80CHAPTER IX THE OUTRAGE
446Chapter X: A UNIQUE PERSONAGE
81CHAPTER X IN THE OPERA BOX
447Chapter XI: BAFFLED
82CHAPTER XI LORD GRENVILLE'S BALL
448Chapter XII: CHAUVELIN TAKES A HAND
83CHAPTER XII THE SCRAP OF PAPER
449Chapter XIII: The English Spy
84CHAPTER XIII EITHER — OR?
450Chapter XIV: LE PARC AUX DAIMS
85CHAPTER XIV ONE O'CLOCK PRECISELY!
451Chapter XV: WHATEVER HAPPENS
86CHAPTER XV DOUBT
452Chapter XVI: A MASTER SLEUTH
87CHAPTER XVI RICHMOND
453Chapter XVII: THUNDER CRASH
88CHAPTER XVII FAREWELL
454Chapter XVIII: AT THE COMMISSARIAT OF POLICE
89CHAPTER XVIII THE MYSTERIOUS DEVICE
455Chapter XIX: THE INTERLOPER
90CHAPTER XIX THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
456Chapter XX: THE COURIER
91CHAPTER XX THE FRIEND
457Chapter XXI: AN OUTRAGE
92CHAPTER XXI SUSPENSE
458Chapter XXII: NIGHTMARE
93CHAPTER XXII CALAIS
459Book Four
94CHAPTER XXIII HOPE
460Chapter XXIII: A MESSAGE
95CHAPTER XXIV THE DEATH-TRAP
461Chapter XXIV: THE COSY CORNER
96CHAPTER XXV THE EAGLE AND THE FOX
462Book Five
97CHAPTER XXVI THE JEW
463Chapter XXV: THE MAN IN BLACK
98CHAPTER XXVII ON THE TRACK
464Chapter XXVI: FORTUNE IN SIGHT
99CHAPTER XXVIII THE PERE BLANCHARD'S HUT
465Chapter XXVII: AT THE CROSS ROADS
100CHAPTER XXIX TRAPPED
466Chapter XXVIII: THE FIGHT
101CHAPTER XXX THE SCHOONER
467Chapter XXIX: HELL-FOR-LEATHER
102CHAPTER XXXI THE ESCAPE
468Chapter XXX: THE SILENT POOL
103Sir Percy Leads the Band
469Chapter XXXI: AN INTERLUDE
104BOOK I THE ABBÉ
470Sir Percy Hits Back
105CHAPTER ONE The King on His Trial
471Chapter I
106CHAPTER TWO Sentence
472Chapter II
107CHAPTER THREE The League
473Chapter III
108CHAPTER FOUR January Twenty-first
474Chapter IV
109CHAPTER FIVE The Levets of Choisy
475Chapter V
110CHAPTER SIX News
476Chapter VI
111CHAPTER SEVEN Monsieur le Professeur
477Chapter VII
112CHAPTER EIGHT Maurin the Lawyer
478Chapter VIII
113CHAPTER NINE Orders from the Chief
479Chapter IX
114CHAPTER TEN The Abbé Edgeworth
480Chapter X
115CHAPTER ELEVEN The Morning After
481Chapter XI
116CHAPTER TWELVE A False Move
482Chapter XII
117BOOK II THE DOCTOR
483Chapter XIII
118CHAPTER THIRTEEN The Château de la Rodière
484Chapter XIV
119CHAPTER FOURTEEN An Outrage
485Chapter XV
120CHAPTER FIFTEEN Alarming News
486Chapter XVI
121CHAPTER SIXTEEN Rumour and Counter-Rumour
487Chapter XVII
122CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Timely Warning
488Chapter XVIII
123CHAPTER EIGHTEEN Impending Trouble
489Chapter XIX
124CHAPTER NINETEEN The League
490Chapter XX
125CHAPTER TWENTY A Likely Ally
491Chapter XXI
126BOOK III MADEMOISELLE
492Chapter XXII
127CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE Citizen Chauvelin
493Chapter XXIII
128CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO At the Château
494Chapter XXIV
129CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE The Rigaudon
495Chapter XXV
130CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR A Strange Proposal
496Chapter XXVI
131BOOK IV THE TRAITOR
497Chapter XXVII
132CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE Mutiny
498Chapter XXVIII
133CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX Open Revolt
499Chapter XXIX
134CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Treachery
500Chapter XXX
135CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT Check
501Chapter XXXI
136CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE Checkmate
502Chapter XXXII
137CHAPTER THIRTY Dishonour
503Chapter XXXIII
138BOOK V THE CHIEF
504Chapter XXXIV
139CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE The Dream
505Chapter XXXV
140CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO Stratagem
506Chapter XXXVI
141CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE The Bald Pate of Chance
507Chapter XXXVII
142CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR The English Spy
508Chapter XXXVIII
143CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE An Unwelcome Guest
509Chapter XXXIX
144CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX Duped
510Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
145CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Accusing Spectres
511CHAPTER ONE - "FIE, SIR PERCY!"
146CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT Sister Anne
512I
147CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE The Canadian
513II
148CHAPTER FORTY Remorse
514III
149CHAPTER FORTY-ONE Epilogue
515IV
150The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel
516V
151I SIR PERCY EXPLAINS
517VI
152II A QUESTION OF PASSPORTS
518VII
153III TWO GOOD PATRIOTS
519VIII
154IV THE OLD SCARECROW
520IX
155V A FINE BIT OF WORK
521X
156VI HOW JEAN PIERRE MET THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
522CHAPTER 2 - THE PRINCIPAL WITNESS
157VII OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH
523I
158VIII THE TRAITOR
524II
159IX THE CABARET DE LA LIBERTE
525III
160X "NEEDS MUST — "
526IV
161XI A BATTLE OF WITS
527V
162I Will Repay
528CHAPTER III - THE STRANGER FROM PARIS
163PROLOGUE
529I
164CHAPTER I Paris: 1793 The outrage
530II
165CHAPTER II Citizen-Deputy
531III
166CHAPTER III Hospitality
532IV
167CHAPTER IV The faithful house-dog
533CHAPTER IV - "FLY-BY-NIGHT"
168CHAPTER V A day in the woods
5341
169CHAPTER VI The Scarlet Pimpernel
5352
170CHAPTER VII A warning
5363
171CHAPTER VIII Anne Mie
5374
172CHAPTER IX Jealousy
5385
173CHAPTER X Denunciation
5396
174CHAPTER XI "Vengeance is mine"
540CHAPTER V - THE LURE OF THE CHATEAU
175CHAPTER XII The sword of Damocles
541I
176CHAPTER XIII Tangled meshes
542II
177CHAPTER XIV A happy moment
543III
178CHAPTER XV Detected
544IV
179CHAPTER XVI Under arrest
545V
180CHAPTER XVII Atonement
546CHAPTER VI - IN THE TIGER'S DEN
181CHAPTER XVIII In the Luxembourg prison
547I
182CHAPTER XIX Complexities
548II
183CHAPTER XX The Cheval Borgne
549III
184CHAPTER XXI A Jacobin orator
550IV
185CHAPTER XXII The close of day
551V
186CHAPTER XXIII Justice
552CHAPTER VII - "THE LITTLE DOCTOR"
187CHAPTER XXIV The trial of Juliette
553CHAPTER VIII - THE CHIEF'S WAY
188CHAPTER XXV The defence
554Part One
189CHAPTER XXVI Sentence of death
555Part Two
190CHAPTER XXVII The Fructidor Riots
556Part Three
191CHAPTER XXVIII The unexpected
557Part IV
192CHAPTER XXIX Père Lachaise
558Part V
193CHAPTER XXX Conclusion
559Part VI
194The Elusive Pimpernel
560Part VII
195Chapter I: Paris: 1793
561Part VIII
196Chapter II: A Retrospect
562Part IX
197Chapter III: Ex-Ambassador Chauvelin
563The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel
198Chapter IV: The Richmond Gala
564Chapter I "The everlasting stars look down, like glistening eyes bright with immortal pity, over the lot of man"
199Chapter V: Sir Percy and His Lady
565Chapter II Feet of Clay
200Chapter VI: For the Poor of Paris
566Chapter III The Fellowship of Grief
201Chapter VII: Premonition
567Chapter IV One Dram of Joy must have a Pound of Care
202Chapter VIII: The Invitation
568Chapter V Rascality Rejoices
203Chapter IX: Demoiselle Candeille
569Chapter VI One Crowded Hour of Glorious Life
204Chapter X: Lady Blakeney's Rout
570Chapter VII Two Interludes
205Chapter XI: The Challenge
571Chapter VIII The Beautiful Spaniard
206Chapter XII: Time — Place — Conditions
572Chapter IX A Hideous, Fearful Hour
207Chapter XIII: Reflections
573Chapter X The Grim Idol that the World Adores
208Chapter XIV: The Ruling Passion
574Chapter XI Strange Happenings
209Chapter XV: Farewell
575Chapter XII Chauvelin
210Chapter XVI: The Passport
576Chapter XIII The Fisherman's Rest
211Chapter XVII: Boulogne
577Chapter XIV The Castaway
212Chapter XVIII: No. 6
578Chapter XV The Nest
213Chapter XIX: The Strength of the Weak
579Chapter XVI A Lover of Sport
214Chapter XX: Triumph
580Chapter XVII Reunion
215Chapter XXI: Suspense
581Chapter XVIII Night and Morning
216Chapter XXII: Not Death
582Chapter XIX A Rencontre
217Chapter XXIII The Hostage
583Chapter XX Departure
218Chapter XXIV: Colleagues
584Chapter XXI Memories
219Chapter XXV: The Unexpected
585Chapter XXII Waiting
220Chapter XXVI: The Terms of the Bargain
586Chapter XXIII Mice and Men
221Chapter XXVII: The Decision
587Chapter XXIV By Order of the State
222Chapter XXVIII: The Midnight Watch
588Chapter XXV Four Days
223Chapter XXIX: The National Fete
589Chapter XXVI A Dream
224Chapter XXX: The Procession
590Chapter XXVII Terror or Ambition
225Chapter XXXI: Final Dispositions
591Chapter XXVIII In the Meanwhile
226Chapter XXXII: The Letter
592Chapter XXIX The Close of the Second Day
227Chapter XXXIII: The English Spy
593Chapter XXX When the Storm Burst
228Chapter XXXIV: The Angelus
594Chapter XXXI Our Lady of Pity
229Chapter XXXV: Marguerite
595Chapter XXXII Grey Dawn
230Lord Tony's Wife
596Chapter XXXIII The Cataclysm
231PROLOGUE NANTES, 1789
597Chapter XXXIV The Whirlwind
232I
598A Child of the Revolution
233II
599Book I
234III
600Chapter I
235IV
601Chapter II
236V
602Chapter III
237VI
603Chapter IV
238BOOK ONE: BATH, 1793
604Chapter V
239CHAPTER I THE MOOR
605Chapter VI
240I
606Chapter VII
241II
607Book II
242III
608Chapter VIII
243IV
609Chapter IX
244CHAPTER II THE BOTTOM INN
610Chapter X
245I
611Chapter XI
246II
612Chapter XII
247III
613Chapter XIII
248IV
614Chapter XIV
249V
615Chapter XV
250VI
616Chapter XVI
251VII
617Chapter XVII
252CHAPTER III THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS
618Chapter XVIII
253I
619Chapter XIX
254II
620Chapter XX
255III
621Chapter XXI
256IV
622Chapter XXII
257V
623Chapter XXIII
258VI
624Chapter XXIV
259VII
625Chapter XXV
260CHAPTER IV THE FATHER
626Chapter XXVI
261I
627Chapter XXVII
262II
628Chapter XXVIII
263III
629Book III
264CHAPTER V THE NEST
630Chapter XXIX
265I
631Chapter XXX
266II
632Chapter XXXI
267III
633Chapter XXXII
268IV
634Chapter XXXIII
269V
635Chapter XXXIV
270VI
636Chapter XXXV
271VII
637Chapter XXXVI
272CHAPTER VI THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
638Chapter XXXVII
273CHAPTER VII MARGUERITE
639Chapter XXXVIII
274I
640Chapter XXXIX
275II
641Chapter XL
276III
642Book IV
277CHAPTER VIII THE ROAD TO PORTISHEAD
643Chapter XLI
278I
644Chapter XLII
279II
645Chapter XLIII
280III
646In the Rue Monge
281IV
647I
282V
648II
283CHAPTER IX THE COAST OF FRANCE
649III
284I
650Pimpernel and Rosemary
285II
651CHAPTER I
286III
652CHAPTER II
287BOOK TWO: NANTES, DECEMBER, 1793
653CHAPTER III
288CHAPTER I THE TIGER'S LAIR
654CHAPTER IV
289I
655CHAPTER V
290II
656CHAPTER VI
291III
657CHAPTER VII
292IV
658CHAPTER VIII
293V
659CHAPTER IX
294VI
660CHAPTER X
295VII
661CHAPTER XI
296CHAPTER II LE BOUFFAY
662CHAPTER XII
297I
663CHAPTER XIII
298II
664CHAPTER XIV
299III
665CHAPTER XV
300IV
666CHAPTER XVI
301V
667CHAPTER XVII
302CHAPTER III THE FOWLERS
668CHAPTER XVIII
303I
669CHAPTER XIX
304II
670CHAPTER XX
305III
671CHAPTER XXI
306IV
672CHAPTER XXII
307V
673CHAPTER XXIII
308CHAPTER IV THE NET
674CHAPTER XXIV
309I
675CHAPTER XXV
310II
676CHAPTER XXVI
311III
677CHAPTER XXVII
312IV
678CHAPTER XXVIII
313CHAPTER V THE MESSAGE OF HOPE
679CHAPTER XXIX
314I
680CHAPTER XXX
315II
681CHAPTER XXXI
316III
682CHAPTER XXXII
317CHAPTER VI THE RAT MORT
683CHAPTER XXXIII
318I
684CHAPTER XXXIV
319II
685CHAPTER XXXV
320III
686CHAPTER XXXVI
321IV
687CHAPTER XXXVII
322V
688CHAPTER XXXVIII
323CHAPTER VII THE FRACAS IN THE TAVERN
689CHAPTER XXXIX
324I
690CHAPTER XL
325II
691CHAPTER XLI
326III
692CHAPTER XLII
327IV
693CHAPTER XLIII
328V
694CHAPTER XLIV
329CHAPTER VIII THE ENGLISH ADVENTURERS
695CHAPTER XLV
330I
696CHAPTER XLVI
331II
697CHAPTER XLVII
332III
698CHAPTER XLVIII
333IV
699The Scarlet Pimpernel Looks at the World
334V
700Foreword
335CHAPTER IX THE PROCONSUL
701Chapter I: Sir Percy Blakeney Puts up His Quizzing-Glass
336I
702Chapter II: Romantic Britons
337II
703Chapter III: But Romance Does Not Come Unsought
338III
704Chapter IV: Let Modern Youth Have Its Head
339IV
705Chapter V: But Do Not Allow Progress to Become a Steamroller
340V
706Chapter VI: Where Are Your Corinthians To-day?
341CHAPTER X LORD TONY
707Chapter VII: Success? A Practical Talk to the Ambitious
342I
708Chapter VIII: Your Lives Are as Colourful To-day as Ever They Were
343II
709Chapter IX: And Romance Still Pays
344The Way of the Scarlet Pimpernel
710Chapter X: But You Must Live Dangerously
345Chapter I
711Chapter XI: Romantic Radio
346Chapter II
712Chapter XII: Away to El Dorado
347Chapter III
713Chapter XIII: The Romance of Patriotism
348Chapter IV
714Chapter XIV: The Worst Blot on Your Civilization
349Chapter V
715Chapter XV: The Glamour of Old Things
350Chapter VI
716Chapter XVI: One Word on the Importance of Universal Goodwill
351Chapter VII
717Chapter XVII: To the Ladies – God Bless' Em!
352Chapter VIII
718Chapter XVIII: Is Love a Dry Business Nowadays?
353Chapter IX
719Chapter XIX: Has Progress Got Ahead of You?
354Chapter X
720Chapter XX: Give Your Children a Chance
355Chapter XI
721Chapter XXI: The Unimportance of Wealth for its Own Sake
356Chapter XII
722Chapter XXII: Who Said That Petticoat Government No Longer Exists?
357Chapter XIII
723Chapter XXIII: Two Heads Are Better Than One
358Chapter XIV
724Chapter XXIV: Are Women Really Selfish?
359Chapter XV
725Chapter XXV: Love is Still Life's Most Romantic Adventure
360Chapter XVI
726Chapter XXVI: What is the Price of Love?
361Chapter XVII
727Chapter XXVII: Perfect Lover, Perfect Husband?
362Chapter XVIII
728Chapter XXVIII: Leaving You at the Altar
363Chapter XIX
729Analysis
364Chapter XX
730Reflection
365Chapter XXI
731Memorable Quotes
366Chapter XXII