The Man in Grey by Emma Orczy (1918)

The Man in Grey is a novel by Baroness Emma Orczy, first published in 1915. It is the first book in the Scarlet Pimpernel series. The novel is set in England during the French Revolution. It follows the adventures of the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel, a daring Englishman who rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine. The Scarlet Pimpernel is pursued by the ruthless French agent, Chauvelin, who is determined to capture him. The novel follows the adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel as he attempts to outwit Chauvelin and save the lives of innocent French aristocrats. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including the beautiful Lady Blakeney, who is determined to help him in his mission. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of suspense and intrigue. It is a classic of historical fiction and has been adapted into several films and television series.

By Emma Orczy · First published 1918 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Mystery · 31 chapters · 47,345 words

First lines

-"FORWARD now! And at foot-pace, mind, to the edge of the wood--or----"

The ominous click of a pistol completed the peremptory command.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Emma Orczy
• Date: 1918 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Adventure
• Length: 47,345 words
• Structure: 31 chapters, 1,005 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Romance — The Man in Grey is a novel by Emma Orczy that follows the story of a young woman who falls in love with a mysterious man in grey.
• Historical Fiction — The Man in Grey is set in the late 18th century and follows the story of a young woman who falls in love with a mysterious man in grey.
• Mystery — The Man in Grey is a mystery novel that follows the story of a young woman who falls in love with a mysterious man in grey.
• Adventure — The Man in Grey follows the story of a young woman who embarks on an adventure to uncover the identity of the mysterious man in grey.

Tags

Historical Fiction · Mystery Fictionandadventure Romances · agent · appeared · chief · chouans · commissaire · commissary · dark · door · eyes · grey

Contents

• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 8
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5

More by Emma Orczy

• In the Rue Monge (1931)
• 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)
• A Bride of the Plains (1915)
• All works by Emma Orczy