The Scarlet Pimpernel
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About this book
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1905) is a play and adventure novel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution.
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 143941 readers · 370 pages · ≈ 6 h 51 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Scarlet Pimpernel?
About ≈ 6 h 51 m — 370 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Scarlet Pimpernel?
370 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Scarlet Pimpernel?
It sits on the Historical Fiction, Adventure, History shelves.
Is The Scarlet Pimpernel in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The main characters include Sir Percy Blakeney.
Where does The Scarlet Pimpernel take place?
It is set in France, Great Britain, Paris during Revolution, 1789-1799, French Revolution, The French Revolution 1789-99.
Who wrote The Scarlet Pimpernel?
Emma Orczy.
Where can I read The Scarlet Pimpernel online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library
Setting
FranceGreat BritainParis
Time period
Revolution, 1789-1799French RevolutionThe French Revolution 1789-99
Characters
Sir Percy Blakeney