This book hit the ground running, it actually took me by surprise. I had to make sure I wasn't starting in the middle of the chapter. But once I got oriented I really got into this book. I cant believe I had never even heard of this classic book before. It was amazing. It always had me thinking and "on my toes" Such a great read. If you love classic books this one is for you!
During the French Revolution a daring young British noblemen with a few of his comrades dare to defy the rebellion by sneaking into France to smuggle out French nobles and aristocrats out of the country and to Great Britain. Calling himself the scarlet pimpernel after a flower he communicates with his comrades using the red flower as his signature. The french rebellion want his head and will do anything to get it. Spies are sent to England to discover who he; one of these spies thinks he has discovered the identity of this elusive creature. Blackmailing a notable English woman who was a former french actress. He tries to unlock the mystery, only to realize by trying to blackmail this woman he has sealed his own fate.
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