Pimpernel and Rosemary by Emma Orczy

Name: Pimpernel and Rosemary
Author: Emma Orczy

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 · 102,064 words

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To Peter Blakeney, Rosemary Fowkes' engagement to his friend Tarkington seemed not only incredible but impossible. The end of the world! Death! Annihilation! Hell! Anything!

But it could not be true.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Emma Orczy
Date: 1924 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Mystery
Length: 102,064 words
Structure: 48 chapters, 2,153 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Romance — The novel follows the story of two lovers, Pimpernel and Rosemary, and their journey to be together despite the obstacles in their way.
Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the late 18th century during the French Revolution, and the plot is heavily influenced by the events of the time period.
Adventure — The novel follows the characters on a thrilling journey as they attempt to outwit their enemies and escape danger.
Mystery — The novel follows the characters as they attempt to uncover the truth behind the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel and his identity.