The Triumph Of The Scarlet Pimpernel (1922) - Emmuska Orczy Orczy - Bog

The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a historical adventure novel written by Hungarian-born British author Emmuska Orczy. It was first published in 1922 and is the fourth book in the Scarlet Pimpernel series. The story follows the daring exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney, a British aristocrat who disguises himself as the Scarlet Pimpernel to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine during the French Revolution. In this installment, the Scarlet Pimpernel is faced with his greatest challenge yet as he attempts to rescue the Dauphin, the young heir to the French throne, from the clutches of the revolutionary government. The Dauphin is being held captive in the Temple Prison in Paris, and the Scarlet Pimpernel must navigate the treacherous political landscape of revolutionary France to mount a daring rescue mission.Along the way, the Scarlet Pimpernel faces numerous obstacles and dangers, including betrayal from within his own ranks, as well as the relentless pursuit of his arch-nemesis, Chauvelin, a ruthless agent of the revolutionary government. The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a thrilling adventure story full of action, suspense, and intrigue. It also offers a fascinating glimpse into the tumultuous political climate of revolutionary France, as well as the bravery and heroism of those who risked their lives to fight against tyranny and oppression.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.