Anglický jazyk

The Scarlet Pimpernel(Illustrated)

Vydavateľstvo: Micheal Smith
Rok vydania: 2024
Formát: Paperback
Rozmer: 216 x 140 mm
Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
ISBN: 9783331427470

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O knihe

Illustrated Edition: This special edition of The Scarlet Pimpernel includes beautiful illustrations, a detailed summary, an author biography, and a comprehensive list of key characters. The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy is a thrilling historical adventure set during the French Revolution. First published in 1905, the novel introduces Sir Percy Blakeney, a seemingly frivolous English aristocrat who secretly leads a daring double life. As the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel, Sir Percy orchestrates cunning rescues of French aristocrats sentenced to death by the guillotine. With his wit, disguise, and resourcefulness, he constantly outsmarts the revolutionary authorities, while his identity remains hidden even from his closest friends and his wife, Marguerite. This illustrated edition of the classic tale brings new vibrancy to the exciting plot, full of intrigue, danger, and romance. With detailed illustrations to complement the story, along with a summary, biography of Baroness Orczy, and a list of key characters, this edition offers an enriched reading experience for fans of historical fiction and adventure alike.