THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL

THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL by Baroness Orczy

After going out to see Claire perform the Scarlet Pimpernel, I picked up a copy of the book to read from their gift shop. The play was wonderful, and I wanted to read the whole story!

The Scarlet Pimpernel is the story of an English savior of French aristocrats during the French Revolution. As Madame la Guillotine continues to claim the heads of countless wealthy families her followers are confounded by the daring rescues of this brave man and his dedicated league of nineteen men.

Meanwhile across the English Channel Sir Percy Blakeney is the richest, best dressed, but stupidest man in English society. He marries a French woman, named Maurgerite St Just, known as the smartest woman in France and brings her to England. They are the toast of the town and always at the height of fashion. However, both bring deep secrets into their marriage that cause a great divide between them.

This classic kept me wanting to pick it up and keep reading. It is kind of like a mix between Robin Hood and Pride and Prejudice. I was constantly rooting for rescues to go well and a marriage to be restored! Well written and would make a fun book club selection with a group of women!