The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel

The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a novel by Emma Orczy, first published in 1905. The story follows the adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a British nobleman who rescues French aristocrats from the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution. The novel is known for its suspenseful plot, memorable characters, and historical accuracy.

By Emma Orczy · First published 1905 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romantic Fiction · 11 chapters

Contents

• Sir Percy Explains
• A Question of Passports
• Two Good Patriots
• The Old Scarecrow
• A Fine Bit of Work
• How Jean Pierre Met the Scarlet Pimpernel
• Out of the Jaws of Death
• The Traitor
• The Cabaret de la Liberté
• "Needs Must-"
• A Battle of Wits

More by Emma Orczy

• A Bride of the Plains (1915)
• Unto Caesar (1914)
• The Way of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1903)
• The Laughing Cavalier (1914)
• Sir Percy Hits Back (1927)
• In the Rue Monge (1931)
• Unravelled Knots (1925)
• The Man in Grey (1918)
• All works by Emma Orczy