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I Will Repay!

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I Will Repay! is a novel by the British author Baroness Orczy. It was first published in 1906 and is set in 1793 during the French Revolution. The story follows the character of Sir Percy Blakeney, who is also known as the Scarlet Pimpernel. Blakeney is a British nobleman who leads a secret society that helps French aristocrats escape the guillotine and flee to safety in England.The main plot of the story revolves around Blakeney's efforts to rescue the Marquis de St. Cyr, a French nobleman who was responsible for the execution of Blakeney's friend, the Comte de Tournay. Blakeney is determined to seek revenge on the Marquis and plans an elaborate scheme to kidnap him from his chateau in France.However, Blakeney's plans are complicated by the presence of the Marquis's daughter, Juliette, who is also targeted by the revolutionaries. Blakeney finds himself torn between his desire for revenge and his growing affection for Juliette.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, suspense, and historical fiction. It explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the struggle for justice in a time of political upheaval. I Will Repay! is a classic of English literature and a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.And God spoke to her at last; through the eternal vistas of boundless universe, from that heaven which had known no pity, His voice came to her now, clear, awesome, and implacable.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162667164
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 202
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x11 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 354 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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I Will Repay! is a novel by the British author Baroness Orczy. It was first published in 1906 and is set in 1793 during the French Revolution. The story follows the character of Sir Percy Blakeney, who is also known as the Scarlet Pimpernel. Blakeney is a British nobleman who leads a secret society that helps French aristocrats escape the guillotine and flee to safety in England.The main plot of the story revolves around Blakeney's efforts to rescue the Marquis de St. Cyr, a French nobleman who was responsible for the execution of Blakeney's friend, the Comte de Tournay. Blakeney is determined to seek revenge on the Marquis and plans an elaborate scheme to kidnap him from his chateau in France.However, Blakeney's plans are complicated by the presence of the Marquis's daughter, Juliette, who is also targeted by the revolutionaries. Blakeney finds himself torn between his desire for revenge and his growing affection for Juliette.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, suspense, and historical fiction. It explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the struggle for justice in a time of political upheaval. I Will Repay! is a classic of English literature and a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.And God spoke to her at last; through the eternal vistas of boundless universe, from that heaven which had known no pity, His voice came to her now, clear, awesome, and implacable.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.

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