93 pages • 3 hours read
Emma OrczyThe Scarlet Pimpernel
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1905A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy centers on the adventures of an English aristocrat who secretly rescues individuals from the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. The protagonist, operating under the alias "The Scarlet Pimpernel," uses clever disguises and strategies to save lives while maintaining anonymity. The story is set in the late 18th century.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy has been praised for its adventurous plot and strong character development, particularly of its cunning protagonist. Some critics, however, found the pacing uneven and the prose dated. Overall, it remains a compelling read for its thrilling intrigue and historical setting. MLA.
Who Should Read The Scarlet Pimpernel?
Fans of historical adventure and romance will relish The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy. Ideal for readers who enjoy swashbuckling heroes and cunning plots akin to Dumas's The Three Musketeers or Sabatini's Scaramouche, it appeals to those captivated by tales of bravery, intrigue, and disguise set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsLexile Level
1140L