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The Scarlet Pimpernel

Written by: Baroness Emma Orczy
Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard
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“Who is this man, this Scarlet Pimpernel?” Each day this question grew more pressing to the rulers of the French Revolution. Only this man and his band of followers threatened their total power. Only this maddeningly elusive figure defied the vast network of fanatics, informers, and secret agents that the Revolution spread out to catch its enemies.

Some said this man of many disguises, endless ruses, and infinite daring was an exiled French nobleman, returned to wreak vengeance. Others said he was an English lord, seeking sheer adventure and supreme sport in playing the most dangerous game of all. But of only one thing could those who sought him be sure. They knew all too well the symbol of his presence, the blood-red flower known as the Scarlet Pimpernel.

This timeless historical adventure is an irresistible blend of romance, intrigue, and suspense.

(P)2005 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Classics Espionage Historical Historical Fiction Romance Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Fiction French Revolution
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What the critics say

“Ralph Cosham delivers a fine performance of this entertaining classic about an Englishman who rescues French aristocrats from danger during the French Revolution. Cosham gets to play with a range of French and English accents and does an excellent job of coloring voices with character. He even manages to make the somewhat overwrought writing flow so well that the extravagances go unnoticed. This is huge fun.”

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“It is something distinctly out of the common, well-conceived, vividly told, and stirring from start to finish.”

(Daily Telegraph (London))

“An excellent novel…There is real ingenuity in the plot, and human interest in the characters, and it is an artistic piece of work, thoroughly readable and commendable.”

(Church Times (London))

“A swashbuckling adventure tale of epic proportions…an exciting, fast-paced story that is engrossing to read.”

(Large Print Reviews)
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Captivating. Intense. Colourful. Whimsical. And even better because of the setting of for-real events. The reader is brilliant. Best we’ve ever heard. His ability to toggle from one voice and accent to the next is impressive and not only helps you more easily follow the characters but also enhances the environment of the storytelling. Well done!

Will listen again

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I've always loved this book. The daring, humour, intelligence, and heartache during a horrific time in history.
The voice actor does a great job of bringing this masterpiece to life.

Adventure, History, and Romance

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A fun adventure . I was not surprised at the identity of the Scarlet Pimpernel, but the lead up to his unveiling was a great part of this novel. Published in 1905, but set during the time of the French Revolution. We are swept along in the great and romantic adventure. Enjoyable narration. A full 5 stars.

A great adventure

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A warning for the casual anti-Semitism in this book, but the story is really fun and Marguerite makes for a believable character.
The narrator does accents for all the characters, which could be distracting for some people. I didn't mind them and was relieved that he didn't fake a weird voice for the female characters.

Good story and narration

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I was quite disappointed especially since I had read a very different book years ago and wanted the same again.

Not an interesting book

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