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The Scarlet Pimpernel (AmazonClassics Edition)

By: Baroness Orczy
Narrated by: Michael Page
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At the dawn of the French Revolution, the men, women, and children of Paris have one hope to escape the guillotine: the masked and mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel. But who is this daring swordsman and quick-thinking master of disguise? London’s privileged, self-obsessed Sir Percy Blakeney.

When his estranged wife, Marguerite, falls prey to French envoy Chauvelin’s blackmail, she unwittingly exposes the Pimpernel and imperils the covert league he commands.

Set amid the Reign of Terror, Baroness Orczy’s thrilling romantic adventure of loyalty and revenge introduced a new brand of hero - a righteous champion with a secret identity - who would influence every masked vigilante to follow.

Revised edition: Previously published as The Scarlet Pimpernel, this edition of The Scarlet Pimpernel (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.

Public Domain (P)2019 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Classics Crime Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Vigilante Justice War & Military Crime Exciting French Revolution Military
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I'm often a bit hesitant with classic books as they can be stiff or boring and just not quite hold up so well with time. They are often still enjoyable but a little out of place perhaps. This however holds up better than any classic book I've come across yet. It's exciting and fun with its moments of comedy and possibly one of the most enjoyable romances I've read in a while. Having it read by Michael page (who also reads the lies of lock lamora series, which I also recommend) perfects it. Having listened to the gentleman bastard series first I think helps lend a vibe of the daring roguish charm and grit of the gentleman bastard series and perhaps is part of why I felt it still holds up well in modern times.
Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Absolutely recommend.
Particularly to any fan of the lies of locke lamora, the Lord of the Rings, and even perhaps Terry pratchett, Neil gaimen or Diana wynne Jones fans.
A story that truly has a little something for everyone.

Best audiobook and book in general so far

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This is the second “classic” I have listened to. Perfectly read by Michael page. It was so good to listen to this book as I drive along on a all day road trip; even my daughter turned off her phone and listened to a good ol’ fashion story.

A Classic Classic

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Fantastic performance by Michael Page as he brought the story alive. "The Scarlet Pimpernel" is a story of adventure, intrigue and a touch of romance. Love this classic as the sense of history feels so alive thanks to Baroness Orczy.

Wonderful classic

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The only thing better than watching the performance of Anthony Andrews in the 1982 film version of, The Scarlet Pimpernel, is listening to Michael Page read this classic.

By the cuckoo, this is wonderful.

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