Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel

Daring disguises, secret rescues, and death-defying escapes — Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel brings together a thrilling collection of stories about the legendary hero who defied the French Revolution. Sir Percy Blakeney, the elusive Scarlet Pimpernel, once again outsmarts the Revolution's most cunning agents with wit as sharp as his sword and courage that never falters. From Parisian dungeons to lavish English ballrooms, these tales showcase his brilliance as a master of espionage and disguise, while deepening the intrigue, romance, and suspense that made the series immortal. Each adventure brims with tension and excitement, proving why Baroness Orczy's creation remains one of the most iconic swashbuckling heroes in literature.

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