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THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
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By: |
Baroness Orczy, Hilary Mantel |
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Hardback |
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ISBN 10: |
1509835741 |
ISBN 13: |
9781509835744 |
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Publisher: |
PAN MACMILLAN |
Pub. date: |
11 January, 2018 |
Edition: |
Main Market Ed. |
Series: |
Macmillan Collector's Library 123 |
Pages: |
320 |
Description: |
In 1792, when the hated aristocrats were being mowed down in France by Madame Guillotine, an intrepid Englishman hid his identity under the nom-de-guerre of "The Scarlet Pimpernel," and headed a band of twenty noblemen whose object was to save as many of the French aristocracy as possible. |
Synopsis: |
The French Revolution is in full swing and the aristocracy are being sent to the guillotine in their hundreds. In the shadows, English dandy Sir Peter Blakeney - working under his alter ego, the Scarlet Pimpernel - is breaking the condemned out of prison and leaving his distinctive calling card, a picture of a red flower, to torment the French authorities. A master of disguise, infamous escape artist and flamboyant swordsman, his identity is such a closely guarded secret that even his wife is in the dark. But, with enemy agents on close his tail, his failure to trust her might be his undoing.The very first hero with a secret identity, the Scarlet Pimpernel is a worthy precursor to Zorro and Batman. His daring antics (and undeniable flair) are just as delightful today as they were a century ago.Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. |
Reader Age: |
From 18 years |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Macmillan Collector's Library |
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Returnable |