The Scarlet Pimpernel, penned by Baroness Orczy, is a thrilling historical romance novel set during the French Revolution. The story follows Sir Percy Blakeney, a seemingly foppish English aristocrat who secretly leads a band of daring rescuers known as the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. As he risks his life to save French nobles from the guillotine, he becomes entangled with Marguerite St. Just, a beautiful French actress. With its swashbuckling adventure, suspenseful plot, and a touch of romance, The Scarlet Pimpernel is a beloved favorite in the historical romance genre.
