The Scarlet Pimpernel

Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, Baroness Orczy''s The Scarlet Pimpernel is a tale full of adventure, schemes, and romance. Master of disguise and hero to French aristocrats facing the guillotine, the ever-elusive Scarlet Pimpernel has made quite the name for himself. With his notoriety comes danger as the evil Chauvelin, an agent of Robespierre, tries to hunt him down and end their game of cat and mouse once and for all. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.