Fire in Stubble

Fire in Stubble is a sweeping tale of passion, betrayal, and redemption set in 18th-century England. At its center is Michael, a reckless adventurer whose impulsive choices and fiery temper set him on a path of ruin. Yet, when love and loyalty intervene, he is given a chance at redemption through sacrifice and courage. The title evokes the sudden, destructive blaze of passion — and the lingering scars it leaves behind. Blending romance with adventure, Baroness Orczy explores the fragility of honor and the power of love to tame even the most wayward of spirits. Both dramatic and deeply human, Fire in Stubble is a poignant mix of adventure, moral struggle, and heartfelt romance.

Baroness Emmuska Orczy (1865–1947) was a Hungarian-born British novelist, playwright, and artist, best remembered as the creator of the legendary hero The Scarlet Pimpernel. Born in Tarnaörs, Hungary, she moved to London in her youth and established herself in literary circles with her flair for romantic adventure and historical drama. Orczy's groundbreaking novel The Scarlet Pimpernel (1905) introduced readers to Sir Percy Blakeney, the daring English aristocrat who, in disguise, rescued French nobles from the guillotine during the Revolution—an archetype that inspired countless masked and double-identity heroes in popular culture, from Zorro to Batman. Beyond the Pimpernel series, she penned detective stories such as The Old Man in the Corner, historical romances, and even works on Hungarian life and folklore. Her works combined suspense, wit, and a deep love for heroism, earning her international acclaim. Orczy continued writing until her final years, leaving behind a legacy as one of the pioneers of modern adventure and mystery fiction