In A Son of the People, Baroness Orczy departs from France and England to paint a vivid picture of her native Hungary, blending romance, social commentary, and cultural pride. The story follows the unlikely love between a wealthy noblewoman and a humble peasant, whose integrity, courage, and strength of character challenge the rigid boundaries of class and tradition. Set against the rolling fields and rustic villages of rural Hungary, the novel explores themes of honor, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love to bridge divides. Both a passionate romance and a tribute to Hungarian resilience, this novel showcases Orczy's deep affection for her homeland while delivering a heartfelt tale of courage and devotion.

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