Elusive Pimpernel
'Elusive Pimpernel' Summary
In "The Elusive Pimpernel," the fourth book in the Scarlet Pimpernel series, the enigmatic and daring hero, Sir Percy Blakeney, continues his covert missions to rescue innocent French aristocrats from the guillotine during the French Revolution. While maintaining his public persona as a frivolous and foolish dandy, Sir Percy uses his wit, cunning, and courage to outsmart the French authorities and bring those unjustly condemned to safety. This thrilling adventure explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of morality in a time of revolution and upheaval.Book Details
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