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The Scarlet Pimpernel

Pages
288
Published
1905
Language
English

Synopsis

During the tumultuous French Revolution, a mysterious English nobleman known only as the Scarlet Pimpernel dedicates himself to rescuing aristocrats from the guillotine. His daring exploits make him a legend, but also a target for the ruthless French authorities. Meanwhile, his wife, Lady Marguerite Blakeney, finds herself caught between her love for her seemingly foppish husband and her admiration for the elusive hero.

How it reads

Prose complexity 4/10
Content warnings (1)
Violence