The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel

The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a novel by Emma Orczy, first published in 1908. 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 themes of bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice.

By Emma Orczy · First published 1905 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 34 chapters · 109,437 words

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Nearly five years have gone by!

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Emma Orczy
• Date: 1905 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Spy Thriller, Action
• Length: 109,437 words
• Structure: 34 chapters, 2,209 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The book is set during the French Revolution, making it a work of historical fiction.
• Adventure — The main character embarks on daring exploits, reflecting the adventure genre.
• Romance — The book features romantic relationships as a primary subplot, making it part of the romance genre.
• Spy Thriller — The book's plot revolves around espionage and covert operations, which is characteristic of spy thrillers.

Tags

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

Contents

• The Everlasting Stars Look Down, Like Glistening Eyes Bright with Immortal Pity, Over the Lot of Man
• Feet of Clay
• The Fellowship of Grief
• One Dram of Joy Must Have a Pound of Care
• Rascality Rejoices
• One Crowded Hour of Glorious Life
• Two Interludes
• The Beautiful Spaniard
• A Hideous, Fearful Hour
• The Grim Idol That the World Adores
• Strange Happenings
• Chauvelin
• The Fisherman's Rest
• The Castaway
• The Nest
• A Lover of Sport
• Reunion
• Night and Morning
• A Rencontre
• Departure
• Memories
• Waiting
• Mice and Men
• By Order of the State
• Four Days
• A Dream
• Terror or Ambition
• In the Meanwhile
• The Close of the Second Day
• When the Storm Burst
• Our Lady of Pity
• Grey Dawn
• The Cataclysm
• The Whirlwind

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