The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel
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About this book
It was not, Heaven help us all! a very uncommon occurrence these days: a woman almost unsexed by misery, starvation, and the abnormal excitement engendered by daily spectacles of revenge and of cruelty. They were to be met with every day, round every street corner, these harridans, more terrible far than were the men.
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3.9/5 · 1719 readers · Challenging
What order should I read the The Scarlet Pimpernel series?
Read The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel first, then follow the publication order above — Lord Tony's Wife, then Sir Percy hits back.
What genre is The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel?
It sits on the Historical Fiction, Adventure, History shelves.
Is The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel take place?
It is set in France during Revolution, 1789-1799.
Who wrote The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel?
Emma Orczy.
Where can I read The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library
The Scarlet Pimpernel — reading order
- → The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1919) you are here
- 1 Lord Tony's Wife (1917)
- 2 Sir Percy hits back (1927)
Setting
France
Time period
Revolution, 1789-1799