The Scarlet Pimpernel

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Set during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, the story revolves around a daring hero who secretly saves aristocrats from execution. French agent Chauvelin is on a relentless quest to unmask the elusive Scarlet Pimpernel, resorting to blackmailing Marguerite Blakeney, the wife of a clueless English baronet. Torn between loyalty to her brother and the enigmatic hero, Marguerite faces a heart-wrenching decision that could cost lives. This thrilling tale by Baroness Orczy launched a beloved series centered on the masked savior.