In The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, Baroness Orczy brings together a dazzling series of adventures that showcase not only Sir Percy Blakeney's genius but also the courage and loyalty of his trusted band of English gentlemen. Set amid the terror of the French Revolution, these twelve stories follow daring rescues, hair-raising escapes, and ingenious disguises as the League works tirelessly to outwit Chauvelin and the guillotine. Each tale brims with suspense, wit, and romance, revealing the unbreakable bonds of friendship and the indomitable spirit of the Scarlet Pimpernel's brotherhood. This collection offers a perfect entry point for new readers and a thrilling expansion of the legend for longtime fans — proving that one man's courage can inspire an entire band of heroes.

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