The Scarlet Pimpernel
- First published
- 1905
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy is a historical fiction novel published in 1905. Set during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, it follows a mysterious Englishman who rescues aristocrats from the guillotine. Sir Percy Blakeney appears to be merely a wealthy fop, but conceals a daring secret identity. When his wife Marguerite becomes entangled in a dangerous plot involving a French agent, she must uncover the truth about her husband before it's too late.
- Historical fiction
- France
- Adventure stories
- British
- Nobility
- Blakeney, Percy, Sir (Fictitious character)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #60. The Scarlet Pimpernel on Wikipedia.
