The Elusive Pimpernel

The Elusive Pimpernel is a historical fiction novel written by Baroness Orczy. The story is set during the French Revolution and follows the adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy Englishman who leads a secret double life as the Pimpernel, a daring and elusive rescuer of French aristocrats condemned to the guillotine. As the Revolution rages on and the Reign of Terror intensifies, Sir Percy and his band of loyal followers risk their lives to save innocent people from the clutches of the bloodthirsty mob. However, their efforts are constantly thwarted by the cunning and ruthless Chauvelin, a French agent determined to capture the Pimpernel and bring him to justice.The novel is filled with intrigue, suspense, and romance as Sir Percy and his wife Marguerite, a French actress, navigate the dangerous political landscape of revolutionary France. As they work to outwit their enemies and stay one step ahead of the law, they must also confront their own personal demons and come to terms with the sacrifices they must make for the greater good.The Elusive Pimpernel is a classic tale of heroism, adventure, and love in the face of overwhelming odds. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone who loves a good swashbuckling adventure.It was a mere flash! One of memory's swiftly effaced pictures, when she shows us for the fraction of a second indelible pictures from out our past. Chauvelin, in that same second, while his own eyes were closed and Robespierre's fixed upon him, also saw the lonely cliffs of Calais, heard the same voice singing ""God save the King!"" the volley of musketry, the despairing cries of Marguerite Blakeney; and once again he felt the keen and bitter pang of complete humiliation and defeat.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.