The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel

The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1922) is one of the later installments in Baroness Orczy’s iconic Scarlet Pimpernel series. This novel, like the others in the series, follows the daring adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, the Scarlet Pimpernel, and his network of secret agents as they work to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine during the French Revolution. However, The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel is notable for its deeper focus on political intrigue, the personal stakes of the characters, and the ultimate triumphs of the Scarlet Pimpernel against his enemies.