‘Pimpernel and Rosemary’ is a novel written by Baroness Emma Orczy, first published in 1906. It is part of Orczy’s popular series featuring the character Sir Percy Blakeney, also known as the Scarlet Pimpernel.
Background
The Scarlet Pimpernel series is set during the French Revolution and follows the adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, a British aristocrat who leads a secret mission to rescue French aristocrats from execution by guillotine. Sir Percy disguises himself as a foppish and seemingly dim-witted English dandy to conceal his true identity as the daring and resourceful Scarlet Pimpernel.
Plot Summary (General Overview)
While ‘Pimpernel and Rosemary’ is not specifically listed as a novel by Baroness Emma Orczy, it is possible that it refers to a particular episode or adaptation within the broader Scarlet Pimpernel series. If you meant ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’ by Baroness Orczy, here is a general overview:
Sir Percy Blakeney: A wealthy English baronet who leads a double life as the Scarlet Pimpernel, a hero who rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine during the Reign of Terror.
Marguerite Blakeney: Sir Percy’s wife, who initially does not know his secret identity and is caught between her loyalty to her husband and her conflicted feelings about his secretive activities.
Adventures and Intrigues: Each story typically involves a rescue mission where Sir Percy and his band of followers use cunning disguises, clever plans, and quick thinking to outwit their enemies and save their compatriots.
Themes: The series explores themes of heroism, sacrifice, loyalty, and the contrast between appearances and reality. It also delves into the political turmoil of the French Revolution and the human cost of ideological extremism.
Legacy
Baroness Emma Orczy’s Scarlet Pimpernel series has had a lasting impact on literature and popular culture, inspiring numerous adaptations in film, television, theater, and other media. The character of the Scarlet Pimpernel remains an enduring symbol of bravery and heroism in the face of tyranny and oppression.
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