description: "Who is this man, this Scarlet Pimpernel?" Each day this question grew more pressing to the rulers of the French Revolution. Only this man and his band of followers threatened their total power. Only this maddeningly elusive figure defied the vast network of fanatics, informers, and secret agents that the Revolution spread out to catch its enemies.Some said this man of many disguises, endless ruses, and infinite daring was an exiled French nobleman, returned to wreak vengeance. Others said he was an English lord, seeking sheer adventure and supreme sport in playing the most dangerous game of all. But of only one thing could those who sought him be sure. They knew all too well the symbol of his presence, the blood-red flower known as the Scarlet Pimpernel.This timeless historical adventure is an irresistible blend of romance, intrigue, and suspense.
language: English
title: The Scarlet Pimpernel
titlecomplete: The Scarlet Pimpernel
characters: Percy Blakeney, Sir Andrew Ffoulkes, George IV of Great Britain and Ireland, Armand Chauvelin, Armand St. Just, Marguerite Blakeney, Suzanne de Tournay
genres: Mystery, Fiction, Classics, France, Historical, Classic Literature, Historical Fiction, Romance, Literature, Adventure
ratings_count: 133485
places: Dover, Kent, England, England, France, London, England, Paris
series: The Scarlet Pimpernel (chronological order), The Scarlet Pimpernel (publication order)
publisher: Blackstone Publishing