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Mysteries! There is no such thing as a mystery in connection with any crime, provided intelligence is brought to bear upon its investigation. So says a rather down-at-heel elderly gentleman to young Polly Burton of the Evening Observer, in the corner of a cozy London tea shop on Norfolk Street one afternoon. Once she has forgiven him for distracting her from her newspaper and luncheon, Miss Burton discovers that her interlocutor is as brill...

The Scarlet Pimpernel' is the first novel in a series of historical fiction by Baroness Orczy. It is a timeless novel of adventure, intrigue, and romance sparked by one man's defiance in the face of authority. The novel is set during the Reign of Terror following the French Revolution. The title is the war name of its hero and protagonist, a chivalrous Englishman who rescues aristocrats before they are sent to the guillotine. In the thick of...

We seek him here! we seek him there! Those Frenchies seek him everywhere! Is he in heaven? Is he in hell? That demmed elusive Pimpernel?" Sir Percy thought he left his enemy vanquished, humiliated, and debased in Calais. Oh, how foolish he was. Now Chauvelin is bent on revenge. As punishment for letting the Scarlet Pimpernel escape the clutches of the French Republic, Chauvelin was demoted from the ranks of Robspierre's trusted few. But he wil...

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Der Rote Pimpernel (engl. The Scarlet Pimpernel) ist der erste Roman in einer Reihe historischer Romane von Baroness Orczy. Er wurde geschrieben, nachdem ihr gleichnamiges Bühnenstück in Nottingham uraufgeführt worden war und in London eine lange Aufführungzeit erlebte. Der Roman spielt zur Zeit der Schreckensherrschaft nach dem Beginn der Französischen Revolution. Der Titel ist der Heldenname des Helden und Protagonisten, einem ritterlichen E...

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NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS A Bride Of The Plains This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting ...

An elusive hero continues his quest to rescue French citizens from the guillotine. The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, by Baroness Orczy, is a follow-up to The Scarlet Pimpernel, which was released in 1905. This book consists of new stories detailing the famous character’s many adventures in eighteenth century France.

A man attempts to marry a young woman and claim her fortune as his own. The Nest of the Sparrowhawk, by Baroness Orczy, centers an outlandish plot to manipulate an heiress by removing a romantic rival. This story is filled with compelling characters driving the events of a selfish plot.

A French agent obsessed with the Scarlet Pimpernel sets a trap for the infamous hero. The Elusive Pimpernel, by Baroness Orczy, is a sequel in the series dedicated to the title character. This story focuses on his archrival Chauvelin, who plans to capture the vigilante once and for all.

A hero emerges during the French Revolution to save aristocrats from persecution. The Scarlet Pimpernel, by Baroness Orczy, is a thrilling tale of mystery, adventure and political intrigue. The title character is the leader of a secret order committed to rescuing nobles from certain death during France’s Reign of Terror.

An eccentric man solves mysteries from the comfort of a London tea shop. The Old Man in the Corner, by Baroness Orczy, is a collection of vignettes detailing various crime stories from blackmail to murder. With the help of a journalist, the man tackles a series of complex cases.

A mercenary is hired to kidnap a woman with knowledge of an assassination plot. The Laughing Cavalier: The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel, by Baroness Orczy, follows Percy Blake, also known as “Diogenes.” The story highlights his adventures including his connection to a very famous painting.

A young woman is kidnapped by a peasant who seeks revenge for a past transgression. Lord Tony’s Wife: An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel, by Baroness Orczy, is another installment in the author’s popular novel series. In this entry, the famous hero helps to rescue a new bride.