The Scarlet Pimpernel

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Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, the story follows a daring rescuer known as the Scarlet Pimpernel, who is secretly saving aristocrats from execution. French agent Chauvelin seeks to unmask him by coercing Marguerite Blakeney, a French actress married to the oblivious Sir Percy Blakeney. Faced with a harrowing choice between her brother's safety and the mysterious hero's identity, Marguerite's decision holds the fate of many. This thrilling tale by Baroness Orczy captivated readers and inspired a series of adventures.