# The Scarlet Pimpernel

**Author:** Emmuska Orczy
**Tags:** Adventure stories, France, British, Historical fiction, Nobility, Blakeney, Percy, Sir (Fictitious character)
**Price:** Free
**Formats:** DOCX, EPUB, FB2, PDF, TXT
**Downloads:** 36
**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/96134

## Description

During the tumultuous French Revolution, with the guillotine claiming countless aristocratic lives, a shadowy figure known only as the Scarlet Pimpernel emerges as a beacon of hope. This elusive Englishman, famed for his cunning disguises and daring rescues, orchestrates the safe passage of French nobles to England, infuriating the ruthless French agent Chauvelin, who is determined to uncover his identity. Meanwhile, in English high society, Lady Marguerite Blakeney, once a celebrated French actress and now married to the seemingly dim-witted Sir Percy Blakeney, finds herself caught in a dangerous web. Her past connection to the revolution and her strained relationship with her foppish husband lead her into a desperate situation when her own brother’s life is threatened. As Marguerite uncovers shocking truths about those around her, she must navigate a world of espionage, loyalty, and love, where appearances are deceiving and every decision carries immense risk. The Scarlet Pimpernel is a thrilling tale of adventure, heroism, and the enduring power of courage in the face of tyranny.