The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy

The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel (Chronological Order) #1

Baroness Orczy

321 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics historical mysterious fast-paced

Description

The Scarlet Pimpernel is the original masked hero adventure story. During the French Revolution a secret society of English gentlemen is formed by the enigmatic Scarlet Pimpernel, to rescue their fellow French nobility. Marguerite's brother is thr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,346 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 48%
funny 29%
lighthearted 26%
tense 26%
emotional 23%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 10%
challenging 5%
dark 4%
informative 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 42%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 34% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

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3.99

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