The Scarlet Pimpernel

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Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, the story revolves around Marguerite St. Just, a captivating actress whose actions lead to tragic consequences for the Marquis de St. Cyr and his family. Her marriage to Sir Percy Blakeney, an affluent Englishman, becomes strained when he discovers her past revenge, causing a rift between them. As Marguerite grapples with her disillusionment over Percy's superficial lifestyle, both characters face the turmoil of their choices amid a tumultuous historical landscape.