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'Anyone who feels that their outward manner is but a travesty of their inner self can hardly fail to respond to THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL' (Independent )
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The Terror has begun.
Paris, 1792. Each day scores of the French nobility feed the guillotine. They are trapped in the capital. There is no escape.
But rumours whisper of a league of young English gentleman of unparalleled daring who are risking their lives to spirit aristocrats across the Channel. They leave no trace behind them except a note from the 'Scarlet Pimpernel'.
The ruthless spy master Chauvelin is determined to stop the rescuers by fair means or foul, and, desperately outnumbered, the Scarlet Pimpernel and his men must use all their wits to evade capture and stay alive.
Paris, 1792. Each day scores of the French nobility feed the guillotine. They are trapped in the capital. There is no escape.
But rumours whisper of a league of young English gentleman of unparalleled daring who are risking their lives to spirit aristocrats across the Channel. They leave no trace behind them except a note from the 'Scarlet Pimpernel'.
The ruthless spy master Chauvelin is determined to stop the rescuers by fair means or foul, and, desperately outnumbered, the Scarlet Pimpernel and his men must use all their wits to evade capture and stay alive.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a lovely book which has everything, and has stood the test of time. There is adventure, espionage, blackmail, intrigue and romance. It has atmosphere and tension, and you cannot help but to cheer on Marguerite as she persues her husband to save him from the vile Chauvelin. Delightful characters depicted with grace and charm, in keeping with the era. A thoroughly good read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I chose the Scarlet Pimpernel for the book club I'm in...it was an easy read and I found it refreshing in the style that it was written. It also made me chuckle a few times and I learnt a bit more about the French revolution when I did some homework for the book club.If you enjoy reading classics I would definitely recommend it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I originally read this book (and the rest of Orczy's Pimpernel books) when I was 12 and remember thoroughly enjoying them then. 13 years later I have re-read the books, and they are still just as enjoyable as they were the first time round.
The Scarlet Pimpernel books never seem to date, and seem much more readable than many of the well known books written around the same time.
The Scarlet Pimpernel books never seem to date, and seem much more readable than many of the well known books written around the same time.
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"It was the sound of a good, solid, absolutely British `Damn!'"
I first saw several movie versions of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" and always wanted to see the Play. With the purchase of a Kindle and text-to-speech I could not afford to pass up the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by bernie
A must read
Amazing book; be prepared to read it all in one sitting.
Now........On to the rest of the series.
Now........On to the rest of the series.
Published 16 months ago by johnny m
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Excellent delivery service, arrived following day after placing the order. Book was in impeccable condition.
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by Mrs. Olivia M. Clark
Fantastic, romantic, loved it!
What a great book from beginning to end with great characters. Fantastic story which you want to believe is true!
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