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The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy Thrilling Romance Classic 1950's Vintage Book

The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy Thrilling Romance Classic 1950's Vintage Book

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The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy 1950's vintage book published by Thames Publishing Co. London circa 1940

This captivating vintage book of Baroness Orczy's classic thrilling romance will transport you to an exciting world of intrigue, heroism during the time of the French Revolution.

This timeless classic comes to you in this pristine vintage edition, printed in London in the 1950's, the Thames Publishing Company also published some of the early Biggles books. A lovely fresh copy that seems to be a first edition in this format with it's scarce and attractive dust jacket featuring the foppish hero of the story, Sir Percy Blakeney. Also known as 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.

This marvellous old classic will sweep you away with its gripping plot and vibrant characters, wondering why you never read it before!

The Scarlet Pimpernel unravels a tale of a mysterious hero who defies the tyrannical reign of the guillotine. Concealed behind a clever disguise and using the moniker of the Scarlet Pimpernel, this enigmatic figure orchestrates daring rescue missions, saving innocent lives from the clutches of the merciless French authorities.

We follow the adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, a seemingly foppish English aristocrat who hides a remarkable secret identity. By day, he assumes the role of a shallow dandy, but under the cover of darkness, he transforms into the daring Scarlet Pimpernel, an elusive figure who outwits his pursuers at every turn.

As the suspenseful narrative unfolds, we witness Sir Percy's incredible adventures, his race against time to rescue endangered French aristocrats from the grips of the Revolutionaries. His cunning and bravery are matched only by his quick wit and ability to stay one step ahead of his enemies.

"We seek him here,
We seek him there,
Those Frenchies seek him everywhere,
Is he in heaven or is he in hell?
That demmed elusive Pimpernel."

The Scarlet Pimpernel is a tale of love and sacrifice, where loyalty and honor are tested against the backdrop of the terror of the French Revolution. It is a story that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and showcases the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity and you will simply love the romantic ending!


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Condition Notes

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This is fresh from the attic in excellent condition .

Red boards underneath the jacket fresh and bright with just slight pushing to the top of the spine.

Robust condition. Interior pages are all clean and firm just the usual slight tanning through age.

No Foxing.

No messy graffiti of any kind or name inscriptions.

Not price clipped.

The dust jacket has very minor shelf wear a tiny bit of fraying in places and a few tiny tears and a bit of scuffing to the corners (Please see photos)

Mild shelf wear overall very good indeed for this type of vintage classic book from the 1940's that usually end up jacket-less and very well loved!

Excellent Vintage collectable Baroness Orczy book.

Please remember this vintage book has been loved before and is not new condition is graded taking this into consideration.

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SIZE: Height 21 cms x Width 14 cms.
FORMAT: Hardback
PAGES: 183 pages

Kittys Reader Notes

Scarce Hardback of this wonderful romantic romp set in 18th Century France during the time of the French Revolution. Sir Percy masquerading as the delightfully foppish dandy is the first pre Marvel Superhero whilst in his secret persona of 'Super Hero, 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' he rescues French Aristos from the Guillotine during the darkest days of the Terror. The era that poor Marie Antoinette met her doom.

By the time you finish the novel you will be wishing for Sir Percy to come and whisk you up in his arms! The book is bound in glorious scarlet (what else!) cloth that has been kept fresh under the lovely nostalgic typical 1950's dust jacket art in excellent condition. Not price clipped with original price of 3s 6d net (3 shillings and sixpence)! No reprint date assumed first edition in this format.

If you fancy absolute froth and fantasy in 18th Century France Baroness Orczy's delightful romantic adventures are just what the doctor ordered!

Lovely Romantic escapism and such fabulous stories. Just the kind of book to share with a box of chocolates and really indulge yourself!

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hardback
  • First Edition
  • Collectable
  • Vintage Classic Romance Novel

This vintage book has been specially selected by Kitty for good quality and its individual appeal.

Author Bio & Publication

Baroness Orczy (1865 -1947) is the author of The Scarlet Pimpernel.

Publisher: The Thames Publishing Co. London.
Date: 1940's
Edition: First Thus in this edition.
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket: Yes ( Full Colour)

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