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I Will Repay!

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I Will Repay! is a historical novel written by Baroness Orczy, first published in 1906. The novel is set in the aftermath of the French Revolution, and follows the story of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy Englishman who poses as a foppish dandy in order to conceal his identity as the Scarlet Pimpernel, a heroic figure who rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine.The novel begins with the introduction of the Comte de Tournay, a French nobleman who is falsely accused of treason and sentenced to death. His daughter, Juliette, is also arrested and imprisoned, but manages to escape with the help of the Scarlet Pimpernel. However, the Comte is executed before he can be rescued.Years later, Juliette discovers that the man responsible for her father's death is the ruthless French revolutionary, Chauvelin. She vows to seek revenge, and enlists the help of the Scarlet Pimpernel to bring Chauvelin to justice.As Juliette and the Scarlet Pimpernel plot their revenge, they must navigate a dangerous web of political intrigue, betrayal, and romance. Along the way, they encounter a cast of memorable characters, including the cunning Chauvelin, the loyal Sir Andrew Ffoulkes, and the beautiful but treacherous Suzanne de Tournay.I Will Repay! is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and revenge, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in French history. With its vivid characters, intricate plot, and suspenseful pacing, it is a classic of historical fiction that continues to captivate readers today.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:
  • 9781161435818
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 202
  • Udgivet:
  • 23. maj 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 178x254x13 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 572 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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I Will Repay! is a historical novel written by Baroness Orczy, first published in 1906. The novel is set in the aftermath of the French Revolution, and follows the story of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy Englishman who poses as a foppish dandy in order to conceal his identity as the Scarlet Pimpernel, a heroic figure who rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine.The novel begins with the introduction of the Comte de Tournay, a French nobleman who is falsely accused of treason and sentenced to death. His daughter, Juliette, is also arrested and imprisoned, but manages to escape with the help of the Scarlet Pimpernel. However, the Comte is executed before he can be rescued.Years later, Juliette discovers that the man responsible for her father's death is the ruthless French revolutionary, Chauvelin. She vows to seek revenge, and enlists the help of the Scarlet Pimpernel to bring Chauvelin to justice.As Juliette and the Scarlet Pimpernel plot their revenge, they must navigate a dangerous web of political intrigue, betrayal, and romance. Along the way, they encounter a cast of memorable characters, including the cunning Chauvelin, the loyal Sir Andrew Ffoulkes, and the beautiful but treacherous Suzanne de Tournay.I Will Repay! is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and revenge, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in French history. With its vivid characters, intricate plot, and suspenseful pacing, it is a classic of historical fiction that continues to captivate readers today.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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