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Lifetime: 1865 - 1947 Passed: ≈ 77 years ago

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Baroness Emma Orczy

Books by Baroness Emma Orczy

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Scarlet Pimpernel

Romance Adventure
Love Revolution Mystery Escape Adventure Romance Historical Fiction Hero Courage Sacrifice Rescue Espionage Identity French Revolution England France Intrigue Secret Identity Aristocrat Peril

The classic story of Sir Percy Blakeney and his alter ego, the Scarlet Pimpernel. A great adventure, set during the French Revolution. (Summary by Karen Savage) Series: 1: The Scarlet Pimpernel 2: I Will Repay 2.5: The League of the Scarlet Pimpe...

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Elusive Pimpernel

Romance Adventure
Mystery Adventure Romance Historical Fiction Suspense Espionage Heroism French Revolution Aristocracy England France Secret Identity Scarlet Pimpernel

First Published in 1908, The Elusive Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy is the 4th book in the classic adventure series about the Scarlet Pimpernel. (Summary from Wikipedia) Series: 1: The Scarlet Pimpernel 2: I Will Repay 2.5: The League of the Scarlet...

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Castles in the Air

Satire Comedy Adventure Fiction Memoir
19th century Paris Autobiography Thief Vanity France Memoir Rogue Liar Forger Scruples Convicted

Castles in the Air is a short novel or a collection of interconnected stories told in the form of an autobiography by a charming yet unscrupulous French rogue named Ratichon. The narrative unfolds in early 19th century Paris, detailing Ratichon's adv...

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League of the Scarlet Pimpernel

Romance Adventure
Adventure Romance Historical Fiction Hero Rescue Espionage French Revolution Aristocracy England France Secret Identity Guillotine

The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a sequel to the beloved classic, features eleven short stories that delve deeper into the exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney, the enigmatic hero known as the Scarlet Pimpernel. Set amidst the tumultuous French Revolu...

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Lady Molly of Scotland Yard

Crime Fiction Mystery
Detective Mystery Crime Short Stories Early 20th century Scotland Yard Female Detective Precursor to modern sleuths Lay sleuth Intelligence over brawn

Lady Molly of Scotland Yard is a collection of short stories featuring the eponymous Lady Molly, an early example of a female detective in fiction. Created by Baroness Orczy, the author of The Scarlet Pimpernel, Lady Molly is a highly intelligent and...

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Lord Tony's Wife

Romance Adventure
Adventure Romance Historical Fiction Rescue Kidnapping Espionage French Revolution Aristocracy England France Secret Identity Scarlet Pimpernel

Lord Tony's Wife follows the tumultuous romance of Lord Tony and Yvonne, a couple caught in the swirling chaos of the French Revolution. After an elopement driven by danger and intrigue, Yvonne is kidnapped by a vengeful man with the assistance of th...

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Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel

Romance Adventure
Love Paris Revolution Escape Adventure Romance Historical Fiction Hero Rescue Disguise Espionage Identity French Revolution Betrayal Aristocracy England London Political Intrigue France Secret agent Reign of Terror

In "Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel", the final chapter of the beloved series, the Scarlet Pimpernel faces his ultimate challenge against his nemesis Chauvelin. Set against the backdrop of the chaotic French Revolution, the story unfolds during the...

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Laughing Cavalier; Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel

Romance Adventure
Adventure Romance Historical Fiction Art Painting 17th Century Humor Intrigue Chivalry Holland Swashbuckling Ancestry

Set against the backdrop of Frans Hals' iconic painting, "The Laughing Cavalier," Baroness Emma Orczy weaves a captivating tale of intrigue and adventure. This prequel to her renowned "Scarlet Pimpernel" series introduces the enigmatic ancestor of Si...

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Unto Caesar

Romance Adventure
Slavery Power Politics Historical Fiction Social Class Justice Ancient Rome Law Roman Empire Imperial Rome Dea Flavia Taurus Antinor

This book is set in ancient Rome and tells the story of Dea Flavia, a powerful woman who is forced to confront the realities of slavery and the complexities of Roman law. The story follows her as she navigates the social and political landscape of th...

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Leatherface: A Tale of Old Flanders

Romance Adventure
Love Adventure Romance Historical Fiction Freedom Betrayal Rebellion Political Intrigue Netherlands 16th century Spanish Rule Ghent Orangist

Set in the late 1500s, during the tumultuous Spanish rule of the Netherlands, 'Leatherface: A Tale of Old Flanders' follows the story of a young Orangist, a fervent advocate for Dutch independence. The tale unfolds in the city of Ghent, where the pr...

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Bronze Eagle: A Story of the Hundred Days

Romance Fiction
Love War Romance Aristocracy England Historical France Napoleonic Wars

Set against the backdrop of Napoleon's return to power during the Hundred Days, 'Bronze Eagle' is a captivating historical romance that follows the forbidden love between a wealthy English businessman and an aristocratic Frenchwoman. Amidst the turmo...

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Nest of the Sparrowhawk: A Romance of the XVIIth Century

Romance Adventure
Crime Romance Historical Fiction Puritanism England Wealth 17th Century Intrigue Nobleman Social Mores Kent Ward

Nest of the Sparrowhawk is a historical romance set in 17th century Kent, England. It follows the story of a young woman who is the ward of a ruthless nobleman. The nobleman, driven by avarice, orchestrates a web of deceit and manipulation to gain co...

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Beau Brocade

Romance Adventure
Love Mystery Action Adventure Romance Historical Fiction Outlaw England 18th century Intrigue Highwayman Robber

Beau Brocade is a dashing highwayman operating in 18th century England, known for his Robin Hood-esque tendencies of robbing the wealthy to aid the poor. He is pursued by the authorities, including the cunning detective, Sir Percy Blakeney. The nove...

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Case of Miss Elliott

Fiction Novel Mystery
Detective Mystery Crime London Case Solution Police Tea shop Armchair detective String Knot Coroner

The Case of Miss Elliott is a collection of short stories featuring the enigmatic Old Man in the Corner, an armchair detective who solves baffling crimes over milk and cheesecake at the ABC Tea Shop in London. The stories are narrated by Polly Burton...

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Unravelled Knots

Crime Fiction Mystery
Detective Mystery Crime Narrative London Intrigue Enigma Puzzles Deduction Old man Unsolved Tea shop

In Baroness Orczy's 'Unravelled Knots,' the enigmatic Old Man in the Corner returns to the familiar setting of the ABC Tea Shop. Polly, a regular patron, finds him immersed in his usual routine – a glass of milk and a bit of string. Encouraged by Pol...

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Pimpernel and Rosemary

Adventure Historical Intrigue Scarlet Pimpernel Hungary Spies Nazis Descendants

A novel in the Scarlet Pimpernel series that features Peter Blakeney, a descendant of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Peter's adventures take him to Hungary and much intrigue involving his good friend, Rosemary, Nazis, and spies ensue. - Summary by Holly Rus...

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First Sir Percy: An Adventure of the Laughing Cavalier

Romance Adventure Action
Adventure Romance Historical Netherlands Intrigue Scarlet Pimpernel Swashbuckling Ancestor

Set three months after the events of "The Laughing Cavalier," "The First Sir Percy" follows the adventures of Percy Blake, who calls himself Diogenes, in the Netherlands. This swashbuckling novel features all the elements that made the first book a s...