Pimpernel and Rosemary

In Pimpernel and Rosemary, Baroness Orczy transports the Scarlet Pimpernel legend into a new generation, weaving romance, espionage, and political intrigue in post–World War I Europe. The novel follows Peter Blakeney, a descendant of the original Scarlet Pimpernel, who inherits not only his ancestor's courage but also his knack for adventure. Set against the turbulent backdrop of Hungary, with its political unrest and lingering scars of war, Peter finds himself entangled in a deadly game of loyalty, betrayal, and forbidden love. As secret plots threaten both nations and hearts, Peter must rise to the challenge, proving that the Pimpernel spirit of wit, daring, and self-sacrifice endures beyond the French Revolution. Both a gripping love story and a tale of espionage, this novel brings fresh life to Orczy's immortal creation.



Baroness Emmuska Orczy (1865–1947) was a Hungarian-born British novelist, playwright, and artist, best remembered as the creator of the legendary hero The Scarlet Pimpernel. Born in Tarnaörs, Hungary, she moved to London in her youth and established herself in literary circles with her flair for romantic adventure and historical drama. Orczy's groundbreaking novel The Scarlet Pimpernel (1905) introduced readers to Sir Percy Blakeney, the daring English aristocrat who, in disguise, rescued French nobles from the guillotine during the Revolution—an archetype that inspired countless masked and double-identity heroes in popular culture, from Zorro to Batman. Beyond the Pimpernel series, she penned detective stories such as The Old Man in the Corner, historical romances, and even works on Hungarian life and folklore. Her works combined suspense, wit, and a deep love for heroism, earning her international acclaim. Orczy continued writing until her final years, leaving behind a legacy as one of the pioneers of modern adventure and mystery fiction



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