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Paris, 1792. The guillotine never rests, and the nobles of France are running out of time. Their only hope is a mysterious Englishman known by a single clue, the small red flower he leaves behind. They seek him here, they seek him there - but who is the Scarlet Pimpernel? Baroness Emma Orczy’s...

Starring Leslie Howard and Olivia de Havilland - Leslie Howard plays Sir Percy Blakeney, and 18th century English aristocrat. Based on the novel by Baroness Orczy, follow the adventures of him as he leads a double life working as part of an underground effort to free French nobles from the reign of terror of Robespierre!! One of the classic Radio Theatre Productions you will want to listen to over and over again!

Another adventure with the dashing Sir Percy Blakeney. This time, his wits will be challenged once again; can he save his friend from the guillotine? Can he also save his friend's lover from herself? Treachery, jealousy, and romance all in one.

The Essential Classics: Volume 8 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Emma Gregory, Lucy Scott, Mark Meadows, and Rachel Atkins. From the quiet introspection of Persuasion, where Anne Elliot faces the complexities of love and second chances, to the thrilling escapades of The Scarlet Pimpernel, this volume offers a diverse array of experiences. The Mysteries of Udolpho will immerse you in gothic suspense, while The Provincial Lady offers a humorous and sharp look at the life of a woman in the early 20th century.

With the Reign of Terror at its peak, and the death toll mounting, France's violent revolutionists suddenly find themselves frustrated by a mysterious vigilante. Known as the Scarlet Pimpernel, the enigmatic hero rescues the country's ill-fated aristocrats from the doom of the guillotine and whisks them away to safety, with a band of gallant cohorts at his aid.

In the year 1792, Sir Percy and Lady Marguerite Blakeney are the darlings of British society---he is known as one of the wealthiest men in England and a dimwit; she is French, a stunning former actress, and "the cleverest woman in Europe"---and they find themselves at the center of a deadly political intrigue.

Enter a world of secret identities, desperate escapes, ingenious crimes, gallant adventurers, and mysteries concealed beneath the most respectable of appearances.The Baroness Orczy Library brings the works of Baroness Emma Orczy to life in full, from the daring exploits of The Scarlet Pimpernel to her tales of detection, intrigue, loyalty, danger, and romance.Here are drawing rooms where no one is quite what they seem, revolutions where a single moment may decide a life, and puzzles in which the smallest clue may betray the greatest secret.So draw nearer and listen. Adventure, after all, may ...

O saco de areia, publicado pela primeira vez em 1910 na coletânea Lady Molly of Scotland Yard, é uma tradução do conto The Bag of Sand, da autora húngaro-britânica Baronesa de Orczy. O livro foi um dos primeiros a apresentar uma detetive feminina como...

The sequel to The Scarlet Pimpernel; The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a collection of short stories that all see Sir Percy Blakeney, AKA The Scarlet Pimpernel, thumb his nose at the bloodthirsty members of the Revolutionary Government of Paris, snatching innocent aristocrats from their...

"They seek him here... they seek him there..." It is the bloody height of the French Revolution. Men, women and children are put to death under the blade of the remorseless Guillotine, all to feed a baying mobs lust for blood and murder. Their only hope of salvation comes from a band of 20 brave...

Written by the author of The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Old Man in the Corner is a series of short detective stories centered in england. ""Mysteries!" he commented. "There is no such thing as a mystery in connection with any crime, provided intelligence is brought to bear upon its investigation.""...

In a gripping confrontation, Dea Flavia, a daughter of the Cæsars, challenges the praefect Taurus Antinor over the fate of a young slave. With her piercing blue eyes, she questions the legality of a sale that she believes is still open to the highest bidder. Antinor, caught between the rigid laws of Rome and the compelling presence of the Augusta, finds himself retreating from arrogance to appeal to her sense of pity. As their exchange unfolds, the tension between duty and compassion becomes palpable, revealing the complexities of power, law, and humanity in ancient Rome.This show includes ...

In 'Lady Molly of Scotland Yard,' discover the captivating tales of Molly Robertson-Kirk, one of the first female detectives in fiction. Written by Baroness Emma Orczy in 1910, these short stories showcase Molly's sharp intellect and keen observational skills as she solves crimes with finesse. Unlike traditional detectives of her time, Molly relies on her wits rather than physical strength, challenging the norms of her era. Each story unfolds a new mystery, revealing not only the complexities of crime but also the societal expectations of women. As you listen, you'll be drawn into a world ...

In the midst of the French Revolution, a courageous Englishman takes on a thrilling secret life. By day, he masquerades as a foppish nobleman, indulging in fashion and poetry. By night, he transforms into the elusive Scarlet Pimpernel, risking everything to save innocent lives from the guillotine in Paris. As he navigates the dangers of revolutionary France, he must outwit a relentless investigator determined to uncover his true identity. Tension builds as his wife grapples with her own hidden past, adding layers to a story filled with intrigue and romance. This gripping historical fiction ...

In 'The Case of Miss Elliott', the clever mind of The Old Man in the Corner returns with twelve new mysteries to solve. Set in the cozy ABC Tea Shop, he sips his milk and enjoys a slice of cheesecake while tying and untying knots in a bit of string—a symbol of the intricate puzzles he carefully unravels. Joining him is Polly Burton, a young journalist eager to learn but often skeptical of his methods. Each case challenges her perceptions of logic and deduction as The Old Man presents his plausible explanations. From puzzling disappearances to intriguing secrets, this audiobook invites ...

The Scarlet Pimpernel follows Sir Percy Blakeney, an English aristocrat who secretly leads a group dedicated to rescuing French nobles from the guillotine during the Reign of Terror. Disguised as the enigmatic Scarlet Pimpernel, he employs clever disguises and elaborate ruses to outsmart the revolutionary forces, particularly the ruthless Chauvelin. Meanwhile, his wife, Marguerite, an actress unwittingly caught up in the conflict, initially suspects him of treachery. As the story unfolds, themes of bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice emerge. The novel captures the tension between the aristocracy ...

Created by Baroness Orczy, author of the famous Scarlet Pimpernel series, The Old Man in the Corner was one of the earliest armchair detectives, popping up with so many others in the wake of the huge popularity of the Sherlock Holmes stories. The Old Man relies mostly upon sensationalistic "penny dreadful" newspaper accounts, with the occasional courtroom visit for extra laughs. He narrates all this information (while tying complicated knots in a piece of string) to a Lady Journalist who frequents the same tea-shop.

The first and most successful in the Baroness's series of books that feature Percy Blakeney, who leads a double life as an English fop and a swashbuckling rescuer of aristocrats, The Scarlet Pimpernel was the blueprint for what became known as the masked-avenger genre. As Anne Perry writes in her Introduction, the novel "has almost reached its first centenary, and it is as vivid and appealing as ever because the plotting is perfect. It is a classic example of how to construct, pace, and conclude a plot. . . . To rise on the crest of laughter without capsizing, to survive being written, ...

This short story features Baroness Orczy’s most intriguing sleuth, 'The Old Man in the Corner', as he explains how he solved a high-profile case: the theft of an actress' pearls.

It is 1792, during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. An English aristocrat regarded as an ineffectual fop is actually a master of disguises who—with a small band of dedicated friends—undertakes dangerous missions to save members of the French nobility from the guillotine. His friends and foes know him only as the Scarlet Pimpernel. But the ruthless French agent Chauvelin is sworn to hunt him down and uncover his identity.