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by Orczy Baroness Orczy (Author), Baroness Emmuska Orczy (Author)
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Fans of the classic original, as well as those who like a rich historical novel, will enjoy this sequel to The Scarlet Pimpernel. Johanna Ward brings suspense and wit to this story of intrigue set in the days following the French Revolution. The author makes no secret of a bias for the aristocracy and a prejudice against the leaders of the French Republic, but Ward treats all of her characters with respect. She makes good use of her native British and superb French accents to help create vivid and complex personalities. Ward's great sense of mood and timing carry listeners through to the very end and keep them wondering how the Scarlet Pimpernel can possibly unravel the deadly trap that has been sprung. J.E.M. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Robespierre! Envied, reviled, and feared, he rules over all with cold-blooded savagery and merciless cruelty.

He oversees the ruthless destruction of his colleagues and comrades of the old Jacobin Clubs. Friends he has none, for he cares about no one but himself, and about nothing but his own exaltation -- and now he has hundreds of enemies in every assembly and club in Paris.

But nothing that transpires escapes him. His ferocious egoism, his unbounded ambition is even now calculating what advantages to himself might accrue from this idea of the new National Religion, and what personal aggrandizement he might gain by it. Yet what is this . . . written on this dirty piece of paper Robespierre has before him:

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

English novelist and playwright Baroness Emmuska Orczy (1865-1947) achieved enduring success with her novels of politics, intrigue and secret rebellion, including The Scarlet Pimpernel, set during the time of the French Revolution.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fairly good sequel..., Nov 1 2002
By Rebecca L. Schlichtig (Westfield, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Elusive Pimpernel (Hardcover)
"Elusive" isn't my favorite Pimpernel sequel, but it's not bad at all either.

First, the bad: While I can understand that Marguerite is a woman in love, some of her stupidity at the beginning bordered on unbelievable (I don't mean this as an offense to Margot, who is one of my favorite characters, but if you read this book, you'll understand what I mean when I say she makes a bad decision). As usual, Percy becomes a secondary character in his own books, and that bothers me. Lastly, the choice Chauvelin gives Marguerite and Percy gets to be a little too much.

The good:
When Percy is around, he really shines. He has some really great moments in this book (which I won't spoil). The reader gets an idea of some of the emotions that are going on behind the facade. Also, "Elusive" has much more of a climax than some of the other Pimpernel books, which is a nice relief. Lastly, Desiree Candeille is an interesting character.

In all, I would recommend Eldorado between Elusive Pimpernel, but it's still a good read anyway.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Scarlet Pimpernel does it again!, Mar 19 2002
By Richard A. Libby (Alice, TX) - See all my reviews
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What a great book! It's a worthy follow-up to the original, with plenty of excitement, loads of humor, world-class table-turning and narrow escapes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wildly entertaining, April 16 2001
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This review is from: The Elusive Pimpernel (Hardcover)
This book most definitely pleases as it contains the same elements as the original which make you fall in love with it. Orczy can write both action and romance - and you don't get so much action that it overshadows the storyline, and not so much romance that you think you'll be sick to your stomach. I can't wait to read the rest....
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2.0 out of 5 stars Simple and unrealistic...but entertaining!
I'll admit this book contained some entertaining plot twists/intrigue/romance, but the fact that Orczy bases its plot on the incorrect assumption that all those involved with... Read more
Published on Nov 6 2000 by Elizabeth N.

5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly good read!
This is another excellent Scarlet Pimpernel story from the pen of Orczy. It has all the usual elements - Chauvelin, Marguerite and of course the foppish Sir Percy. Read more
Published on Dec 13 1999 by Miss CF Ward

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Pimpernel Book
I've read the first four SP books, and this is my favorite. It doesn't have as confusing a plot as some of the others do (Namely Eldorado... Read more
Published on Aug 1 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Action + Wonderful Romance
This is the sequal to "The Scarlet Pimpernel." It is a truely wonderful book that any action lover would like. Read more
Published on April 5 1999

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