265 pages
Characters:
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Marguerite Blakeney
Percy Blakeney
Monsieur Chauvelin
The Family de Tourney
Madame Guillotine
[And others]
Set in the midst of the French Revolution, this story is more about Lady Marguerite Blakeney than the actual Scarlet Pimpernel. A french actress who married a wealthy British man, Sir Percy Blakeney, Marguerite seems to have it all. Except for the love and respect of her seemingly imbecile husband.
Across the channel, the Scarlet Pimpernel continues to save the upper class in France from Madame Guillotine. Fox-like Frenchman Chauvelin comes to England on government business but really to catch the Scarlet Pimpernel. He's ruthless and sneaky. It's up to Marguerite to save the day, her beloved brother, and the Scarlet Pimpernel, whoever he is.
A precursor to Batman and all the superhero alter-egos, the Scarlet Pimpernel is the ultimate hidden identity story. Who is the elusive Scarlet Pimpernel and how is he so successful at what he does? It's a good read. One of my favorites. I've read it three times. It can run a little slow at times but if you push through, it's an adventures watching the Scarlet Pimpernel outwitting Monsieur Chauvelin.
Chuck
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