The Elusive Pimpernel by Emma Orczy

The Elusive Pimpernel is a novel by Emma Orczy, first published in 1908. The story follows the adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy Englishman who leads a double life as the elusive Pimpernel, a daring rescuer of French aristocrats from the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution.

By Emma Orczy · First published 1908 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 35 chapters · 97,735 words

First lines

There was not even a reaction.

On! ever on! in that wild, surging torrent; sowing the wind of anarchy, of terrorism, of lust of blood and hate, and reaping a hurricane of destruction and of horror.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Emma Orczy
• Date: 1908 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Mystery, Action
• Length: 97,735 words
• Structure: 35 chapters, 1,996 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The story is set during the historical period of the French Revolution, interweaving fictitious characters and events with real historical figures and situations.
• Adventure — The plot revolves around a daring series of rescues executed by the Scarlet Pimpernel and his band, involving considerable risk, challenge and excitement.
• Romance — An ongoing romantic subplot exists between the protagonist, Sir Percy Blakeney, and his wife, Marguerite.
• Mystery — The identity of the Scarlet Pimpernel, the manner in which he carries out his missions, and the strategies he employs to evade capture contribute elements of mystery to the plot.

Tags

adventure · historical fiction · romance · mystery · heroism · French Revolution · disguise · betrayal · courage · nobility · suspense · action

Contents

• Paris: 1793
• A Retrospect
• Ex-Ambassador Chauvelin
• The Richmond Gala
• Sir Percy and His Lady
• For the Poor of Paris
• Premonition
• The Invitation
• Demoiselle Candeille
• Lady Blakeney's Rout
• The Challenge
• Time-Place-Conditions
• Reflections
• The Ruling Passion
• Farewell
• The Passport
• Boulogne
• No. 6
• The Strength of the Weak
• Triumph
• Suspense
• Not Death
• The Hostage
• Colleagues
• The Unexpected
• The Terms of the Bargain
• The Decision
• The Midnight Watch
• The National Fête
• The Procession
• Final Dispositions
• The Letter
• The English Spy
• The Angelus
• Marguerite

More by Emma Orczy

• In the Rue Monge (1931)
• The Man in Grey (1918)
• Unravelled Knots (1925)
• Pimpernel and Rosemary (1924)
• The Way of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1903)
• Sir Percy Hits Back (1927)
• The Laughing Cavalier (1914)
• Unto Caesar (1914)
• All works by Emma Orczy