Orczy, B: Scarlet Pimpernel

In The Scarlet Pimpernel, Baroness Orczy weaves a tale of daring espionage and romance set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. As nobleman Sir Percy Blakeney assumes the guise of the enigmatic Scarlet Pimpernel, he risks all to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine, captivating readers with his audacious exploits.