The Scarlet Pimpernel The Scarlet Pimpernel Series, 1 Hardcover Baroness Orczy

from Eric21

I struggled whether to give this book, 3 1/2 or 4 stars, and in the end settled with 4. For being a romance novel, the Scarlet Pimpernel was a pretty good read. The character development was strong and the plot moved at a fairly quick pace. The only thing that would keep me from giving this book ...

from Unreachableshelf

One of the better romance/adventures. The book is more Marguerite's story than the Scarlet Pimpernel's, unlike every stage and screen adaptation (so far as I'm aware). It leans towards melodrama at moments- to be expected of a book that follows the Tale of Two Cities version of the French Revolut...

from PhoenixTerran

A classic, and for a good reason. The Scarlet Pimpernel is a daring tale set during the French Revolution. A mysterious Englishman, known only as the Scarlet Pimpernel, is devoted to rescuing those that the revolutionaries have condemned to the guillotine. A ruthless French agent is just as deter...

from fuzzi

This was one of "the classics" that I chose to read in 2014. And I am glad that I did. "The Scarlet Pimpernel" has history, action, romance, devotion, evil, and suspense all stirred together in a light-hearted romp through England and France during the time of the French Revolution. Can the famou...

from bookworm12

The Reign of Terror in France is in full swing and members of the Royalty are getting their domes loped off left and right by the handy-dandy guillotine. With the help of the infamous "Scarlet Pimpernel" many are fleeing the country to the safe shores of England. Unfortunately the Pimpernel, whos...