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  1. Characters

    • Sir Percy Blakeney: He is a wealthy English baronet who rescues individuals sentenced to death by the guillotine. He soon reveals himself to be a master of disguise, an imaginative planner, a formidable … See more

    Literary significance

    The title character, Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy English fop who transforms into a formidable swordsman and a quick-thinking escape artist, established the "hero with a secret identity" in popular culture, a trope that would … See more

    Historical allusions

    As a writer, Orczy often alluded to historical events and figures but adapted these freely in creating her tales.
    Citizen Chauvelin, the recurring villain of the Scarlet Pimpernel series, is based to some exten… See more

    Publishing history

    Orczy wrote the original manuscript for The Scarlet Pimpernel in five weeks during what she described as "The happiest time of her life". It was rejected by most publishing houses in London, despite her previous successes … See more

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