Pimpernel and Rosemary is a historical romance novel by Emma Orczy, set in the late 18th century during the French Revolution. The story follows the adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy English baronet, and his wife, Lady Rosemary Blakeney. Sir Percy is a secret agent of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a group of English aristocrats who risk their lives to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine. When Lady Rosemary discovers her husband's secret identity, she joins him in his mission to save the innocent victims of the Reign of Terror. Together, they travel to France, where they must outwit the ruthless French revolutionaries and the cunning French spy, Chauvelin. The novel follows the couple as they battle against the odds to save the lives of those in danger. Along the way, they must also confront their own inner demons and the secrets of their past. In the end, they must decide whether their love is strong enough to survive the dangers of the French Revolution.
By Emma Orczy · First published 1924 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 48 chapters