“Fate is usually swift when she deals a blow.”
Quote by Baroness Orczy
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The Scarlet Pimpernel
This classic adventure novel follows the exploits of a masked vigilante known as the Scarlet Pimpernel, who operates during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution. The protagonist, a wealthy Englishman, uses his cunning and resources to save French nobles from execution. The story is filled with intrigue, romance, and suspense, as the hero battles against the forces of the Revolution. more
Author
Baroness Orczy
Baroness Orczy, born Barbara Mary Czerny, was a renowned British novelist. Known for her historical and adventure novels, she is best remembered for the Zorro series. Born on September 23, 1865, she passed away on November 12, 1947. more
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