93 pages 3 hours read

Emma Orczy

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1905

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Reviews & Readership

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Emma Orczy's The Scarlet Pimpernel is praised for its thrilling plot and captivating blend of adventure and romance. Readers appreciate the vivid historical setting and dynamic characters. However, some criticize the pacing as uneven and find certain elements outdated. Overall, it remains a beloved classic excelling in suspense and escapism.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Scarlet Pimpernel?

A reader who enjoys The Scarlet Pimpernel by Emma Orczy likely appreciates historical adventure and romance. Fans of The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas and A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens would enjoy the blend of swashbuckling heroism and suspense in the backdrop of the French Revolution.

Recommended

Reading Age

14+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Classic Fiction
Action / Adventure
Themes
Society: Class
Relationships: Marriage
Emotions/Behavior: Revenge
Topics
Class
History: World