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 · 90,020 words

First lines

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It was not, Heaven help us all! a very uncommon occurrence these days: a woman almost unsexed by misery, starvation, and the abnormal excitement engendered by daily spectacles of revenge and of cruelty. They were to be met with every day, round every street corner, these harridans, more terrible far than were the men.

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the time of the French Revolution, presenting characters and events that are influenced by that historical context.
• Adventure — The story involves hidden identities, daring rescues and narrow escapes, which are hallmark elements of adventure fiction.
• Romantic Fiction — The novel has a strong romantic subplot, with the central character and his wife's relationship being a key aspect of the story.
• Political Fiction — The novel explores themes of power, society and revolution, focusing on individuals' actions within political systems.

Tags

adventure · historical fiction · romance · mystery · action · heroism · French Revolution · disguise · betrayal · loyalty · courage · secrecy

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Emma Orczy
• Date: 1905 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romantic Fiction, Political Fiction
• Length: 90,020 words
• Structure: 11 chapters, 1,752 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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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

• 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