The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy

The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel (chronological order) #1

Baroness Orczy

195 pages • first pub 1905 (view editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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The Scarlet Pimpernel is ideal for readers who enjoy suspenseful historical adventures blending daring heroism, clever disguises, and high-stakes chases against a backdrop of political turmoil.

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The Scarlet Pimpernel is the first novel in a series of historical fiction by Baroness Orczy, published in 1905.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 an...

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Community Reviews

4.0
based on 9,197 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 95%

mysterious: 50%

funny: 32%

tense: 29%

lighthearted: 28%

emotional: 23%

hopeful: 12%

inspiring: 12%

challenging: 5%

dark: 3%

reflective: 3%

informative: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

41% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

36% of readers chose Plot
49% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

58% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

69% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

43% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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