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The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a collection of thrilling short stories detailing the daring rescues of Sir Percy Blakeney and his secret society. With each story revealing new disguises, clever plots, and heart-stopping escapes, this book is a must-read for fans of high-stakes adventure.

The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel is the thrilling final showdown between the daring Scarlet Pimpernel and his arch-nemesis, Chauvelin. Set during the last days of the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror, this dramatic tale is filled with intrigue, deception, and heroic rescues.

The French Revolution is at the height of its fury. Daily, hundreds of aristocratic heads fall from the guillotine. Emotions run high, and anyone suspected of sympathy toward the nobility is in mortal danger. Only one man is daring enough to lead a small band against popular opinion - the Scarlet Pimpernel. Using masterful disguises and clever strategies, the Scarlet Pimpernel smuggles noblemen and women from France to safety in England. His success is a thorn in the side of the Revolution. As he vanishes from each escapade, he leaves no trace behind except an image of the colorful flower that is his emblem.

The first and most successful in the Baroness's series of books that feature Percy Blakeney, who leads a double life as an English fop and a swashbuckling rescuer of aristocrats, The Scarlet Pimpernel was the blueprint for what became known as the masked-avenger genre. As Anne Perry writes in her Introduction, the novel "has almost reached its first centenary, and it is as vivid and appealing as ever because the plotting is perfect. It is a classic example of how to construct, pace, and conclude a plot. . . . To rise on the crest of laughter without capsizing, to survive being written, ...

A brand new, unabridged recording of Baroness Orczy's classic tale of adventure, read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. Paris, 1792. The Terror has begun. Every day, scores of the French nobility are delivered to the guillotine. Trapped in the capital, they have no way of escape. But rumours abound of a...

Step into the intriguing world of Baroness Emma Orczy, a British novelist of Hungarian descent, renowned for her captivating tales, particularly the Scarlet Pimpernel series. Castles in the Air, published in 1921, offers a delightful glimpse into the life of a French rogue navigating early 19th-century Paris. This work can be seen as a collection of short stories, woven together by the charismatic and unscrupulous Ratichon, whose audacious exploits reveal a man of vanity and cunning. As Orczy writes in the foreword, he is an unblushing liar, thief, a forger—anything you will, yet he ...

Set against the backdrop of the late 1500s during Spanish rule in the Netherlands, Leatherface weaves a captivating tale of romance and political intrigue in the city of Ghent. As an unwavering Orangist, Leatherface rises to rally the citizens in their quest for freedom, igniting a rebellion that will alter the course of their lives forever.

In a gripping confrontation, Dea Flavia, a daughter of the Cæsars, challenges the praefect Taurus Antinor over the fate of a young slave. With her piercing blue eyes, she questions the legality of a sale that she believes is still open to the highest bidder. Antinor, caught between the rigid laws of Rome and the compelling presence of the Augusta, finds himself retreating from arrogance to appeal to her sense of pity. As their exchange unfolds, the tension between duty and compassion becomes palpable, revealing the complexities of power, law, and humanity in ancient Rome.

Set against the backdrop of Kent in 1657, this captivating historical novel delves into the life of a cunning local nobleman driven by greed and the innocent ward ensnared in his treacherous schemes. As the puritan influence and societal customs of the time shape their lives, the story unfolds with rich detail and compelling drama.

En Nudos Desatados, la legendaria Baronesa Orczy (autora de La Pimpinela Escarlata) nos sumerge en 13 misterios que parecen imposibles de descifrar. Asesinatos sin huellas, robos inexplicables y coartadas de acero se desmoronan ante la mente analítica del detective de sillón más famoso de la literatura clásica.

Step into the early 1700s of England with Beau Brocade, a captivating historical fiction that follows the daring adventures of Beau, a notorious highwayman. With a heart for the downtrodden, he robs the wealthy to uplift the impoverished. Join him on his thrilling escapades as he navigates the fine line between hero and outlaw. - Summary by Deon Gines

In Bronze Eagle, a captivating romantic historical novel, we find ourselves swept away during the tumultuous period of Napoleons return and his desperate bid to reclaim his Empire. The story follows a wealthy English businessman who becomes entangled in a passionate romance with an aristocratic young woman, navigating a landscape filled with intrigue, obstacles, and unexpected challenges. - Summary by deongines

Trains have always held a special place for most of us. We’re intrigued by the mere fact that we can sit down in one place and arrive in another and enjoy the adventure and time in between. In this volume we explore both the journeys and the workers who run and maintain the railway network.

In this wide-ranging collection our authors look at every facet and detail of theatre life. From the worries and lives of the actors to what can happen when a theatre is the prime location on which the story depends, be it comedy, theft, the bizarre and even murder.

Created by Baroness Orczy, author of the famous Scarlet Pimpernel series, The Old Man in the Corner was one of the earliest armchair detectives, popping up with so many others in the wake of the huge popularity of the Sherlock Holmes stories. The Old Man relies mostly upon sensationalistic "penny dreadful" newspaper accounts, with the occasional courtroom visit for extra laughs. He narrates all this information (while tying complicated knots in a piece of string) to a Lady Journalist who frequents the same tea-shop.

This short story features Baroness Orczy’s most intriguing sleuth, 'The Old Man in the Corner', as he explains how he solved a high-profile case: the theft of an actress' pearls.

It is 1792, during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. An English aristocrat regarded as an ineffectual fop is actually a master of disguises who—with a small band of dedicated friends—undertakes dangerous missions to save members of the French nobility from the guillotine. His friends and foes know him only as the Scarlet Pimpernel. But the ruthless French agent Chauvelin is sworn to hunt him down and uncover his identity.

First published in 1924 the Baroness was very popular as a crime writer and she certainly was very successful and her writing is excellent. She wrote The Scarlett Pimpernell and The Old Man in the Corner and her female detective Molly is a precursor for many a modern 20th century detective. This is a continuation of a previous group of mysteries and I notice no one has narrated them yet so I thought, they're good, and they show life in the early 20th century with all its flaws. The use of the English language is interesting too. My how we've changed!

A short story from the British Library Crime Classic collection The Edinburgh Mystery. Whilst best known for her dashing historical romances, Baroness Orczy also created a number of detective characters, including ‘The Old Man in the Corner’ who features in this Edinburgh-set mystery. The unnamed armchair sleuth must uncover who killed and robbed poor Lady Donaldson in Charlotte Square in this story.

At the height of the Reign of Terror, executions were a daily occurrence. Any members of the French aristocracy merely suspected of treason could be sentenced to death by the tribunal. There was no hope of justice or mercy, or even a fair trial. Only the Scarlet Pimpernel could rescue them from their fate and bring them to safety at the coast of England. With each rescue, the public prosecutor would find a paper with the image of a little red flower, a scarlet pimpernel.