The League Of The Scarlet Pimpernel - Baroness Orczy - Bog

The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a historical fiction novel written by Baroness Orczy. It is the third book in the Scarlet Pimpernel series and was first published in 1919. The story is set in France during the Reign of Terror, a period of violence and political upheaval during the French Revolution.The book follows the adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, also known as the Scarlet Pimpernel, and his league of loyal followers as they work to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine. The league is made up of brave and resourceful men and women who risk their lives to save others. They use disguises, secret codes, and other clever tactics to outwit the French authorities and carry out their missions.The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is full of action, suspense, and romance. It is a thrilling tale of heroism and sacrifice in the face of tyranny and oppression. The book is also a commentary on the nature of justice and the value of human life. It is a timeless classic that has inspired generations of readers and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and television shows.Mol�����, despite his great height, succeeded in getting through unperceived. He was of no account, and he knew his way inside the house. It was full of people: journalists, gaffers, woman and men--the usual crowd that come to gape. The citizen Marat was a great personage. The Friend of the People. An Incorruptible, if ever there was one. Just look at the simplicity, almost the poverty, in which he lived! Only the aristos hated him, and the fat bourgeois who battened on the people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.