Leatherface

Leatherface is a tale of peril, disguise, and heroism set in the shadow of Revolutionary France. At its heart is the mysterious figure known only as "Leatherface" — a man whose rough mask hides not just his features, but his true identity and noble purpose. Feared by his enemies yet revered by those he protects, Leatherface becomes both avenger and savior in a land torn apart by betrayal, cruelty, and political terror. As aristocrats face the guillotine and revolutionaries hunt down traitors, his story unfolds in a gripping blend of romance, suspense, and high adventure. Baroness Orczy delivers one of her most atmospheric tales, filled with courage, secrecy, and the eternal struggle between justice and vengeance.

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