In the Rue Monge

In the blood-soaked streets of Paris during the French Revolution, even a whisper of betrayal can mean death. In the Rue Monge follows one of the Scarlet Pimpernel's most daring missions, as Sir Percy Blakeney plunges once more into the heart of revolutionary terror. When an innocent aristocrat faces the blade of the guillotine, Percy must employ all his wit, cunning disguises, and reckless courage to outsmart the relentless Revolutionary guards. But in the narrow, twisting alleys of the Rue Monge, danger lurks at every corner — and even the smallest mistake could mean exposure. Rich with suspense, romance, and Orczy's trademark flair for high-stakes intrigue, this tale captures the essence of the Scarlet Pimpernel legend: that even in an age of cruelty, one man's daring could inspire hope.

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