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Book Synopsis The Black Pimpernel by : Zukiswa Wanner
Download or read book The Black Pimpernel written by Zukiswa Wanner and published by Pushkin Children's Books. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Nelson Mandela's early years on the run from the apartheid authorities JOHANNESBURG. MARCH 1961. Thirty-one activists are on trial for treason. Among their number is Nelson Mandela, a rising star of the resistance movement and one of the biggest threats to the South African government and their racist system of apartheid. To everyone's surprise, they are found not guilty. But rather than relish his newfound freedom, Nelson disappears. With this, the incredible true story of Nelson Mandela's life on the run begins. For months, he is an outlaw, the police and secret services hunting him in vain, living under new identities and separated from his young family. His mission? To set up armed resistance to apartheid, and in doing so change the course of history.
Book Synopsis The Elusive Pimpernel by : Baroness Orczy
Download or read book The Elusive Pimpernel written by Baroness Orczy and published by WordFire +ORM. This book was released on 2022-06-19 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel of swashbuckling action in the series featuring the classic hero who saves innocents from the guillotine in Revolutionary France . . . “We seek him here! we seek him there! Those Frenchies seek him everywhere! Is he in heaven? Is he in hell? That demmed elusive Pimpernel?” Sir Percy thought he left his enemy vanquished, humiliated, and debased in Calais. Oh, how foolish he was. Now Chauvelin is bent on revenge . . . As punishment for letting the Scarlet Pimpernel escape the clutches of the French Republic, Chauvelin was demoted from the ranks of Robespierre’s trusted few. But he will have his day. Laying a trap for the wife of Sir Percy, Lady Marguerite, is only the first step. Can Sir Percy elude the blade of Madame Guillotine a second time, defend his honor as the Scarlet Pimpernel, and save his wife from a fate worse than death? Baroness Emma Orczy brings us the third thrilling installment in her iconic adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel, pitting Sir Percy against the wily Chauvelin once again in a battle of wit and cunning that stands between thousands of innocent lives and the ignominious bite of Madame Guillotine. Credited with the introduction of the “hero with a secret identity” trope, the Scarlet Pimpernel and his exploits have captured the imaginations of readers for over a century. The series housing the most historical accuracies of French Revolution-centric fiction of its time, it also inspired a stage play garnering over 2,000 performances in four years. Join the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel and dive into the rollicking adventures of the masked hero of the French Revolution!
Book Synopsis The Scarlet Pimpernel Illustrated by : Baroness Orczy
Download or read book The Scarlet Pimpernel Illustrated written by Baroness Orczy and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-20 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "he Scarlet Pimpernel is the first novel in a series of historical fiction by Baroness Orczy, published in 1905. It was written after her stage play of the same title enjoyed a long run in London, having opened in Nottingham in 1903.The novel is set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution. The title is the nom de guerre of its hero and protagonist, a chivalrous Englishman who rescues aristocrats before they are sent to the guillotine. Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life: apparently nothing more than a wealthy fop, but in reality a formidable swordsman and a quick-thinking escape artist. The band of gentlemen who assist him are the only ones who know of his secret identity. He is known by his symbol, a simple flower, the scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis). Marguerite Blakeney, his French wife, does not share his secret. She is approached by the new French envoy to England, Chauvelin, with a threat to her brother's life if she does not aid in the search for the Pimpernel. She aids him, and then discovers that the Pimpernel is also very dear to her. She sails to France to stop the envoy."
Book Synopsis The Scarlet Pimpernel by : Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy
Download or read book The Scarlet Pimpernel written by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1792, during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, an English aristocrat known to be an ineffectual fop is actually a master of disguises who, with a small band of dedicated friends, undertakes dangerous missions to save members of the French nobility from the guillotine.
Book Synopsis The Elusive Pimpernel by : Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy
Download or read book The Elusive Pimpernel written by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this sequel to The Scarlet Pimpernel, Sir Percy Blakeney's arch-enemy travels to England in pursuit of the impudent enemy of the French Republic. Monsieur Chauvelin devises a dastardly plot to annihilate, once and for all, both Sir Percy and his beautiful wife Marguerite. Lured to France, where the entire town of Boulogne is held hostage on their behalf, they seem to be hopelessly trapped. Will the Scarlet Pimpernel prevail?
Book Synopsis The Scarlet Pimpernel by : Baroness Orczy
Download or read book The Scarlet Pimpernel written by Baroness Orczy and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The breathtaking debut of the one man brave enough to stand up to the Reign of Terror The Revolution has begun, and the streets of Paris run red with blood. Every aristocrat has been declared a traitor; the guillotine awaits them all. At the city’s West Gate, the tyrannical Sergeant Bibot toys with desperate families, allowing them to think for a moment that escape is a possibility. It is not. Every last member of the nobility—man, woman, and child—will pay the ultimate price. Only one man stands in the way of the ruthless mobs. The Scarlet Pimpernel, his name taken from the flower he leaves as a calling card, has infiltrated Paris to bring as many innocent nobles to safety across the English Channel as he can. Savior of the aristocracy, scourge of the executioner, the Pimpernel is a hero like no other. But who is he? Marguerite Blakeney, whose dandy of a British husband has been nothing but a disappointment, would love to find out. This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler and has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Book Synopsis The Scarlet Pimpernel by : Emma Orczy
Download or read book The Scarlet Pimpernel written by Emma Orczy and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-12-28 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is he in heaven?-Is he in hell? That demmed, elusive Pimpernel? Sir Percy Blakeney lives a double life in the England of 1792: at home he is an idle fop and a leader of fashion, but in abroad he is the Scarlet Pimpernel, a master of disguise who saves aristocrats from the guillotine. When the revolutionary French state seeks to unmask him, Percy's estranged, independent wife, Marguerite, unwittingly sets their agent on her husband's track. Percy's escapades, and Marguerite's daring journey to France to save him from the guillotine, keep the reader turning the pages of Baroness Orczy's well-paced romantic adventure. Written in just five weeks in 1903, Baroness Emma Orczy's bestseller has been the basis of multiple adaptations. Rooted in the upheaval of Orczy's Hungarian childhood, and in the anxious nationalism of turn-of-the-century Britain, the story of the Scarlet Pimpernel provided a blueprint not only for subsequent historical swashbucklers, but for superheroes from Zorro to Superman. The edition places the book The Scarlet Pimpernel within the context of the elite and popular literature of the turn of the century. Orczy's novel is close in kin to such contemporary political thrillers as Joseph Conrad's The Secret Agent (1907); tales that channelled contemporary concerns about refugees and enemies within.
Book Synopsis The Scarlet Pimpernel by : Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy
Download or read book The Scarlet Pimpernel written by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Scarlet Pimpernel by : Emmuska Orczy
Download or read book The Scarlet Pimpernel written by Emmuska Orczy and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Scarlet Pimpernel by Emma Orczy (baroness Emma Magdolna Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála "Emmuska" Orczy de Orczi), a British writer of the Hungarian origin. During the French Revolution a battlefield Englishman Percy Blakeney (with a nickname the Scarlet Pimpernel) rescues aristocrats from the guillotine right in front of their executioners. This novel is considered to be the first one in the “masked avenger” genre with its such followers as Zorro, Batman and other Supermen.
Book Synopsis Baroness Orczy's The Scarlet Pimpernel by : Sally Dugan
Download or read book Baroness Orczy's The Scarlet Pimpernel written by Sally Dugan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its publication in 1905, The Scarlet Pimpernel has experienced global success, not only as a novel but in theatrical and film adaptations. Sally Dugan charts the history of Baroness Orczy's elusive hero, from the novel's origins through its continuing afterlife, including postmodern appropriations of the myth. Drawing on archival research in Britain, the United States and Australia, her study shows for the first time how Orczy's nationalistic superhero was originally conceived as an anarchist Pole plotting against Tsarist Russia, rather than a counter-revolutionary Englishman. Dugan explores the unique blend of anarchy, myth and magic that emerged from the story's astonishing and complex beginnings and analyses the enduring elements of the legend. To his creator, the Pimpernel was not simply a swashbuckling hero but an English gentleman spreading English values among benighted savages. Dugan investigates the mystery of why this imperialist crusader has not only survived the decline of the meta-narratives surrounding his birth, but also continues to enthrall a multinational audience. Offering readers insights into the Pimpernel's appearances in print, in film and on the stage, Dugan provides a nuanced picture of the trope of the Scarlet Pimpernel and an explanation of the phenomenon's durability.
Book Synopsis The Early Adventures of Scarlet Pimpernel - 4 Books in One Edition by : Baroness Emmuska Orczy
Download or read book The Early Adventures of Scarlet Pimpernel - 4 Books in One Edition written by Baroness Emmuska Orczy and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 1120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baroness Emmuska Orczy's 'The Early Adventures of Scarlet Pimpernel - 4 Books in One Edition' is a collection of thrilling stories set in the tumultuous times of the French Revolution. Known for its fast-paced storytelling and vivid historical detail, this book explores themes of heroism, sacrifice, and redemption. Orczy's eloquent prose and masterful narrative style bring to life the daring escapades of the enigmatic Scarlet Pimpernel, a mysterious hero who rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine. The rich historical context of the French Revolution serves as a backdrop for the heart-pounding adventures and moral dilemmas faced by the characters in these four interconnected tales. Readers will be captivated by Orczy's skillful blend of suspense, intrigue, and romance. Baroness Emmuska Orczy, a Hungarian-born British author, drew inspiration from her own family history and her deep love for history and adventure. The success of 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' series catapulted her to literary fame and established her as a prominent voice in historical fiction. Orczy's passion for storytelling and her unique perspective on heroism make her a beloved figure in the world of literature. I highly recommend 'The Early Adventures of Scarlet Pimpernel' to readers who enjoy historical fiction, adventure, and tales of daring heroism. Orczy's timeless stories will transport you to a world of intrigue and excitement, where the line between good and evil is blurred, and courage shines bright in the face of danger.
Book Synopsis The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel by : Baroness Orczy
Download or read book The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel written by Baroness Orczy and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-05-15 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At one of Robespierre’s “Fraternal Suppers,” a young man denounces Robespierre but is saved by an asthmatic vagabond. The young man flees to the home of his friend Theresia Cabarrus, who is engaged to one of the most important men in the government, and who is also desired by Robespierre himself. When the young man disappears from her home, allegedly at the hands of the Scarlet Pimpernel, the ever-present Chauvelin enlists her help in trying to capture the elusive Pimpernel. Events lead to the Pimpernel’s wife being kidnapped, and once again the Pimpernel has to use all of his wits to escape Chauvelin’s clutches with his life, and wife, intact. As she has done throughout the series, Baroness Orczy weaves the Scarlet Pimpernel into the threads of the history of the Revolution. In this entry, it is the Pimpernel’s interactions with the leading players of the day that eventually leads to Robespierre’s downfall.
Book Synopsis The League Of The Scarlet Pimpernel by : Baroness Orczy
Download or read book The League Of The Scarlet Pimpernel written by Baroness Orczy and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2010-05-30 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More adventures amongst the terrors of revolutionary France. No one has uncovered the identity of the famous Scarlet Pimpernel – no one except his wife Marguerite and his arch-enemy, citizen Chauvelin. Sir Percy Blakeney is still at large however, evading capture!
Book Synopsis The Scarlet Pimpernel Series – All 35 Titles in One Edition by : Emma Orczy
Download or read book The Scarlet Pimpernel Series – All 35 Titles in One Edition written by Emma Orczy and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-26 with total page 4887 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully edited Scarlet Pimpernel collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Sir Percy Blakeney presents himself as a dim-witted, foppish playboy, but in fact he is a master of disguise, an imaginative planner, a formidable swordsman and a quick-thinking escape artist who rescues individuals sentenced to death by the guillotine. With each rescue he taunts his enemies by leaving behind a card showing a small flower—a scarlet pimpernel. His secret is kept by a band of friends known as the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. The league operates as an undercover team in enacting Sir Percy's rescue plans. The Complete Scarlet Pimpernel Series contains 15 novels and 20 short stories: Table of Contents: The Laughing Cavalier The First Sir Percy The Scarlet Pimpernel Sir Percy Leads the Band The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel Sir Percy Explains A Question of Passports Two Good Patriots The Old Scarecrow A Fine Bit of Work How Jean-Pierre Met the Scarlet Pimpernel Out of the Jaws of Death The Traitor The Cabaret de la Liberté Needs Must A Battle of Wits I Will Repay The Elusive Pimpernel Lord Tony's Wife The Way of the Scarlet Pimpernel Eldorado Mam'zelle Guillotine Sir Percy Hits Back Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Fie, Sir Percy! The Principal Witness The Stranger from Paris Fly-By-Night The Lure of the Old Chateau In the Tiger's Den The Little Doctor The Chief's Way The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel A Child of the Revolution In the Rue Monge Pimpernel and Rosemary The Scarlet Pimpernel Looks at the World
Book Synopsis The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel by : Emmuska Orczy
Download or read book The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel written by Emmuska Orczy and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-11 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original.
Book Synopsis The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emma Orczy - Delphi Classics (Illustrated) by : Baroness Emma Orczy
Download or read book The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emma Orczy - Delphi Classics (Illustrated) written by Baroness Emma Orczy and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emma Orczy - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Collected Works of Baroness Emma Orczy’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Orczy includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emma Orczy - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Orczy’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
Book Synopsis The Way of the Scarlet Pimpernel by : Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy
Download or read book The Way of the Scarlet Pimpernel written by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2002 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year is 1793, the darkest days of the French revolution, and little Charles-L¿on is ill. The delicate son of Louise and Bastien de Croissy is recommended country air, but travel permits are needed - and impossible to come by. Louise's friend, Josette, believes she knows a way out. For Josette is convinced that her hero, the Scarlet Pimpernel, will come to their rescue. She refuses to believe that he only exists in her imagination. 'I say that the Scarlet Pimpernel can do anything! And I mean to get in touch with him,' she vows, and sets forth into the Paris streets...
