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A trail-blazing writer of great repute in her day, but now unjustly
neglected, Baroness Emmuska Orczy’s name was synonymous with the
mystery genre in the early twentieth century, particularly for her
Scarlet Pimpernel books, set during the French Revolution. But
perhaps the most revolutionary of her works is the lesser-known
Lady Molly of Scotland Yard, a short-story collection revolving
around Molly Robertson-Kirk, a fictional London detective –
indeed, published in 1910, Molly was one of the first fictional
female detectives, and served as a prototype for many that
followed. Beautifully presented and with helpful explanatory notes,
this edition celebrates Orczy’s heroine and aims to reintroduce
her for a new generation of readers.
What if the man you love is the same man who killed your brother
whose death you have sworn to avenge? Juliette de Marny has finally
managed to acquire an invitation to the house of Paul Deroulede.
She now has the chance to destroy the man who ten years ago killed
her brother in a duel. But once inside Deroulede s home, Juliette
learns that all may not be what she thought it was. Will she
discover the truth in time to save an innocent man? Set in the same
post-Revolutionary France as The Scarlet Pimpernel and featuring
many of the same characters, this is a gripping story full of
romance, danger and intrigue.
Following the events of The Scarlet Pimpernel, the mysterious
figure continues his efforts to elude captors, while saving French
aristocrats from meeting a brutal fate. It's a collection of
memorable stories featuring various characters and hidden obstacles
along the way. The Reign of Terror during the French Revolution
continues to cripple the country's aristocracy. The Scarlet
Pimpernel has managed to maintain his secret identity, while saving
those on the chopping block. In The League of the Scarlet
Pimpernel, his latest adventures are told across 11 thrilling
stories. Some of the titles include "A Question of Passports," "The
Old Scarecrow," and "How Jean-Pierre Met the Scarlet Pimpernel." In
The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, Baroness Orczy expands this
terrifying yet vibrant portrait of eighteenth-century France. The
stakes are higher as both the aristocracy and its hero face looming
danger. This book is an exciting narrative filled with unexpected
twists and turns. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The League of
the Scarlet Pimpernel is both modern and readable.
At a local tea shop, a lady journalist encounters a brilliant
detective who's able to decode and solve some of the city's most
complicated crimes. This is a thrilling narrative that hinges on
the unique dynamic between its two protagonists. Polly Burton is a
young journalist who stumbles across an elderly man at a London tea
shop. She soon discovers his peculiar personality and dazzling
intellect. Through a series of conversations, they discuss the
city's most infamous criminal cases. With superior deductive
skills, the old man's able to solve each mystery without leaving
the comfort of his chair. Some of the stories featured in this
vibrant collection include "The Theft at the English Provident
Bank," "The Fenchurch Street Mystery" and " The Regent's Park
Murder." The Old Man in the Corner is Baroness Orczy's take on the
detective genre, which highlights a quirky and unexpected hero.
Fans of Sherlock Holmes will adore these clever stories led by the
surprisingly perceptive sleuth. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Old Man in
the Corner is both modern and readable.
When French aristocrats become targets of public violence, a
mysterious hero called the Scarlet Pimpernel works to find and
safely smuggle them outside the country. Meanwhile, an accredited
agent is desperate to uncover his secret identity. During the
French Revolution, many members of the upper-class are publicly
brutalized and executed. This leads to the creation of an
underground society called the "League of the Scarlet Pimpernel."
Their leader is the unassuming, Sir Percy Blakeney, a baronet who's
married to the beautiful but troubled, Marguerite St. Just. Their
relationship is strained due to her complicated history and his
false persona. When an ambitious French officer attempts to expose
the Scarlet Pimpernel's true identity, Sir Percy and Marguerite,
become unexpected pawns in his plan. With The Scarlet Pimpernel,
Baroness Orczy delivers one of the most iconic novels of the
twentieth century. It's a memorable story that's been adapted
multiple times, producing sequels and short story collections. This
is the first entry in an expansive series from a brilliant and
imaginative author. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Scarlet
Pimpernel is both modern and readable.
A young couple falls on hard times when the man is accused of
murdering his cousin after he makes a claim on their uncle's
fortune. Together, they must uncover the truth to save their
relationship and repair his name. Louise Harris is a bright and
beautiful young woman. She's being courted by Luke de Mountford,
the purported heir to his uncle's fortune. While the couple plans
to marry, their future is threated by the arrival of Philip de
Mountford, Luke's cousin. He is considered a viable successor to
the Mountford family estate. When he is found stabbed, Luke is
viewed as a prime suspect due to his relation and clear motive.
Despite the situation, Louise believes he's innocent and plans to
support him through the trial. The Heart of a Woman isn't a
whimsical romance. It tests the limitations of love and its
heroine's will. It's a story of resilience and faith in the midst
of the most heartbreaking circumstance. With an eye-catching new
cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The
Heart of a Woman is both modern and readable.
After Sir Marmaduke de Chevasse sets his sights on the young Lady
Sue, his efforts are thwarted by the arrival of the dashing Richard
Lambert. The impending pair become the focal point of the elder's
money-grubbing scheme. Set in the seventeenth century, The Nest of
the Sparrowhawk follows the events within a small Puritan
community. One of its members, Sir Marmaduke de Chevasse, is
captivated by the young ward, Lady Sue. She is beautiful, charming
and popular among both men and women. Yet, Sir Marmaduke's
intentions are not pure of heart. He's eager to marry Lady Sue to
lay claim to her fortune. When another admirer, Richard Lambert,
becomes a viable threat, Sir Marmaduke works to exploit his
weakness and destroy their potential relationship. The Nest of the
Sparrowhawk is influenced by the social and political norms of the
time. It's driven by deception, intrigue and personal greed. This
is a vibrant account of one man's need to solidify his status by
any means necessary. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Nest of the
Sparrowhawk is both modern and readable.
An aristocrat and his daughter are targeted by a former peasant who
hides his true identity to ingratiate himself into the world of
French royalists. After gaining their trust, he attempts to marry
the girl, but she's already eloped with another. Pierre Adet is a
French peasant who becomes obsessed with landowner, Duc de Kernogan
and his daughter Yvonne. After experiencing unfair treatment and
wages, he incites a mob against the aristocrat that proves
unsuccessful. After escaping execution, he travels to England under
an alias, creating a new life for himself alongside the
upper-class. Despite past events, he's able to hide his identity to
romantically pursue Yvonne. His plan goes awry when she falls in
love with Lord Antony Dewhurst, whom she quickly marries.
Infuriated, Adet kidnaps the new bride forcing Lord Antony to seek
help from a trusted friend, the Scarlet Pimpernel. Lord Tony's
Wife: An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel is fueled by deception
and revenge. One man's ongoing mission to destroy a family leads to
a series of challenges and unexpected events. The Scarlet Pimpernel
embarks on a new journey to save the love of one's life. With an
eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of Lord Tony's Wife: An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel
is both modern and readable.
Percy Blake, the forefather of the Scarlet Pimpernel, is hired to
kidnap a young woman with sensitive information regarding the
potential assassination of a prince. It's a complex family drama
that ties into a mystery surrounding an artist's most acclaimed
work. Percy Blake is the adopted son of Dutch painter Frans Hals.
He was originally born to an English nobleman who eventually
abandoned he and his mother. Set in seventeenth-century Holland,
Blake works on the streets under the alias, Diogenes. He's a
mercenary who's hired to kidnap a young woman who discovers her
brother is a part of plot to kill the Prince of Orange. To prevent
her from spoiling their plans, Blake apprehends his target but
slowly has a change of heart. The Laughing Cavalier: The Story of
the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a rich blend of fact and
fiction. Baroness Orczy expands the legend of the famous hero in a
new and exciting way. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Laughing
Cavalier: The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel is
both modern and readable.
An aristocrat and his daughter are targeted by a former peasant who
hides his true identity to ingratiate himself into the world of
French royalists. After gaining their trust, he attempts to marry
the girl, but she’s already eloped with another. Pierre Adet is a
French peasant who becomes obsessed with landowner, Duc de Kernogan
and his daughter Yvonne. After experiencing unfair treatment and
wages, he incites a mob against the aristocrat that proves
unsuccessful. After escaping execution, he travels to England under
an alias, creating a new life for himself alongside the
upper-class. Despite past events, he’s able to hide his identity
to romantically pursue Yvonne. His plan goes awry when she falls in
love with Lord Antony Dewhurst, whom she quickly marries.
Infuriated, Adet kidnaps the new bride forcing Lord Antony to seek
help from a trusted friend, the Scarlet Pimpernel. Lord Tony’s
Wife: An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel is fueled by deception
and revenge. One man’s ongoing mission to destroy a family leads
to a series of challenges and unexpected events. The Scarlet
Pimpernel embarks on a new journey to save the love of one’s
life. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Lord Tony’s Wife: An Adventure of the
Scarlet Pimpernel is both modern and readable.
Spy-catcher Chauvelin travels to England to find Sir Percy
Blakeney, the Scarlet Pimpernel, and take him back to France where
he'll be put to death. With help from a struggling actress,
Chauvelin attempts to bring the hero to justice. Sir Percy Blakeney
and his wife, Marguerite have left France and are currently staying
in England. Following the events of the previous book, the French
officer Chauvelin is even more committed to the capture of the
elusive Scarlet Pimpernel. He hires a young actress, Desiree
Candielle, to help manipulate both Marguerite and Sir Percy. When
the parties collide, Chauvelin and Sir Percy are forced into a duel
that has potentially fatal consequences for everyone involved. The
Elusive Pimpernel is another entry in the popular Scarlet Pimpernel
series. It gives a better look at what drives the villainous
Chauvelin. With the addition of his partner, Desiree, this is a
multilayered story with higher stakes and a more dangerous outcome.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of The Elusive Pimpernel is both modern
and readable.
After Sir Marmaduke de Chevasse sets his sights on the young Lady
Sue, his efforts are thwarted by the arrival of the dashing Richard
Lambert. The impending pair become the focal point of the elder’s
money-grubbing scheme. Set in the seventeenth century, The Nest of
the Sparrowhawk follows the events within a small Puritan
community. One of its members, Sir Marmaduke de Chevasse, is
captivated by the young ward, Lady Sue. She is beautiful, charming
and popular among both men and women. Yet, Sir Marmaduke’s
intentions are not pure of heart. He’s eager to marry Lady Sue to
lay claim to her fortune. When another admirer, Richard Lambert,
becomes a viable threat, Sir Marmaduke works to exploit his
weakness and destroy their potential relationship. The Nest of the
Sparrowhawk is influenced by the social and political norms of the
time. It’s driven by deception, intrigue and personal greed. This
is a vibrant account of one man’s need to solidify his status by
any means necessary. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Nest of the
Sparrowhawk is both modern and readable.
A young couple falls on hard times when the man is accused of
murdering his cousin after he makes a claim on their uncle’s
fortune. Together, they must uncover the truth to save their
relationship and repair his name. Louise Harris is a bright and
beautiful young woman. She’s being courted by Luke de Mountford,
the purported heir to his uncle’s fortune. While the couple plans
to marry, their future is threated by the arrival of Philip de
Mountford, Luke’s cousin. He is considered a viable successor to
the Mountford family estate. When he is found stabbed, Luke is
viewed as a prime suspect due to his relation and clear motive.
Despite the situation, Louise believes he’s innocent and plans to
support him through the trial. The Heart of a Woman isn’t a
whimsical romance. It tests the limitations of love and its
heroine’s will. It’s a story of resilience and faith in the
midst of the most heartbreaking circumstance. With an eye-catching
new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of
The Heart of a Woman is both modern and readable.
At a local tea shop, a lady journalist encounters a brilliant
detective who’s able to decode and solve some of the city’s
most complicated crimes. This is a thrilling narrative that hinges
on the unique dynamic between its two protagonists. Polly Burton is
a young journalist who stumbles across an elderly man at a London
tea shop. She soon discovers his peculiar personality and dazzling
intellect. Through a series of conversations, they discuss the
city’s most infamous criminal cases. With superior deductive
skills, the old man’s able to solve each mystery without leaving
the comfort of his chair. Some of the stories featured in this
vibrant collection include “The Theft at the English Provident
Bank,” “The Fenchurch Street Mystery” and " The Regent's Park
Murder." The Old Man in the Corner is Baroness Orczy’s take on
the detective genre, which highlights a quirky and unexpected hero.
Fans of Sherlock Holmes will adore these clever stories led by the
surprisingly perceptive sleuth. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Old Man in
the Corner is both modern and readable.
Following the events of The Scarlet Pimpernel, the mysterious
figure continues his efforts to elude captors, while saving French
aristocrats from meeting a brutal fate. It’s a collection of
memorable stories featuring various characters and hidden obstacles
along the way. The Reign of Terror during the French Revolution
continues to cripple the country’s aristocracy. The Scarlet
Pimpernel has managed to maintain his secret identity, while saving
those on the chopping block. In The League of the Scarlet
Pimpernel, his latest adventures are told across 11 thrilling
stories. Some of the titles include “A Question of Passports,”
“The Old Scarecrow,” and “How Jean-Pierre Met the Scarlet
Pimpernel.” In The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, Baroness
Orczy expands this terrifying yet vibrant portrait of
eighteenth-century France. The stakes are higher as both the
aristocracy and its hero face looming danger. This book is an
exciting narrative filled with unexpected twists and turns. With an
eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is both modern and
readable.
Spy-catcher Chauvelin travels to England to find Sir Percy
Blakeney, the Scarlet Pimpernel, and take him back to France where
he’ll be put to death. With help from a struggling actress,
Chauvelin attempts to bring the hero to justice. Sir Percy Blakeney
and his wife, Marguerite have left France and are currently staying
in England. Following the events of the previous book, the French
officer Chauvelin is even more committed to the capture of the
elusive Scarlet Pimpernel. He hires a young actress, Désirée
Candielle, to help manipulate both Marguerite and Sir Percy. When
the parties collide, Chauvelin and Sir Percy are forced into a duel
that has potentially fatal consequences for everyone involved. The
Elusive Pimpernel is another entry in the popular Scarlet Pimpernel
series. It gives a better look at what drives the villainous
Chauvelin. With the addition of his partner, Désirée, this is a
multilayered story with higher stakes and a more dangerous outcome.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of The Elusive Pimpernel is both modern
and readable.
When French aristocrats become targets of public violence, a
mysterious hero called the Scarlet Pimpernel works to find and
safely smuggle them outside the country. Meanwhile, an accredited
agent is desperate to uncover his secret identity. During the
French Revolution, many members of the upper-class are publicly
brutalized and executed. This leads to the creation of an
underground society called the "League of the Scarlet Pimpernel.”
Their leader is the unassuming, Sir Percy Blakeney, a baronet
who’s married to the beautiful but troubled, Marguerite St. Just.
Their relationship is strained due to her complicated history and
his false persona. When an ambitious French officer attempts to
expose the Scarlet Pimpernel’s true identity, Sir Percy and
Marguerite, become unexpected pawns in his plan. With The Scarlet
Pimpernel, Baroness Orczy delivers one of the most iconic novels of
the twentieth century. It’s a memorable story that’s been
adapted multiple times, producing sequels and short story
collections. This is the first entry in an expansive series from a
brilliant and imaginative author. With an eye-catching new cover,
and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Scarlet
Pimpernel is both modern and readable.
Percy Blake, the forefather of the Scarlet Pimpernel, is hired to
kidnap a young woman with sensitive information regarding the
potential assassination of a prince. It’s a complex family drama
that ties into a mystery surrounding an artist’s most acclaimed
work. Percy Blake is the adopted son of Dutch painter Frans Hals.
He was originally born to an English nobleman who eventually
abandoned he and his mother. Set in seventeenth-century Holland,
Blake works on the streets under the alias, Diogenes. He’s a
mercenary who’s hired to kidnap a young woman who discovers her
brother is a part of plot to kill the Prince of Orange. To prevent
her from spoiling their plans, Blake apprehends his target but
slowly has a change of heart. The Laughing Cavalier: The Story of
the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a rich blend of fact and
fiction. Baroness Orczy expands the legend of the famous hero in a
new and exciting way. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Laughing
Cavalier: The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel is
both modern and readable.
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