The League Of The Scarlet Pimpernel

""The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel"" is a historical fiction novel written by Baroness Orczy. It is the fourth book in the ""Scarlet Pimpernel"" series, which follows the adventures of a mysterious hero known as the Scarlet Pimpernel, who rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine during the French Revolution. In this installment, the Scarlet Pimpernel and his team of loyal followers, known as the League, are faced with their greatest challenge yet. They must rescue the Dauphin, the young heir to the French throne, who is being held prisoner by the revolutionary government. The League must navigate dangerous political alliances and treacherous enemies in order to succeed in their mission.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Reign of Terror, a period of extreme violence and political upheaval in France. The author vividly describes the brutalities of the revolution, including the infamous guillotine, and the fear and uncertainty that gripped the people of France. Throughout the book, the Scarlet Pimpernel's wit, courage, and resourcefulness are on full display. The League also includes a colorful cast of characters, each with their own unique skills and personalities. ""The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel"" is a thrilling adventure story that combines historical accuracy with swashbuckling action. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, adventure, and suspense.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.