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In Sir Percy Leads the Band, the Scarlet Pimpernel rises to new heights of daring as he wages a battle of wits against Revolutionary France. With Paris drowning in blood and suspicion, Sir Percy Blakeney rallies his loyal League of English gentlemen into a fearless brotherhood of rescuers. Disguises, secret signals, and midnight escapes become their weapons as they outmaneuver the Revolutions most ruthless leaders. But every mission pushes them deeper into danger, and the ever-watchful Chauvelin is determined to crush Percys network once and for all. Filled with suspense, romance, and hair-raising escapades, this novel captures the Scarlet Pimpernel at his most heroic leading not just with brilliance, but with unshakable loyalty to his cause and his friends.

Before Miss Marple or Phryne Fisher, there was Lady Molly one of literatures very first female detectives. In Lady Molly of Scotland Yard, Baroness Orczy presents a groundbreaking collection of stories featuring a brilliant woman investigator working at Scotland Yard in Edwardian London. Lady Molly, with her keen intellect, sharp intuition, and unconventional methods, solves baffling cases that leave her male colleagues perplexed. Whether unraveling crimes of passion, theft, or murder, she proves that wit and determination can outmatch brute force. Told through the eyes of her loyal assistant, these tales combine mystery, suspense, and proto-feminist flair, making Lady Molly of Scotland Yard a landmark in detective fiction and an inspiration for generations of women sleuths to come.

The Emperors Candlesticks is a tale of espionage, political intrigue, and unexpected romance, set in 19th-century Europe. When a pair of exquisitely crafted candlesticks become the secret hiding place for dangerous documents, they pass from hand to hand across borders, drawing together diplomats, spies, and aristocrats in a deadly game of deception. At the center are two rival couriers an English nobleman and a beautiful Russian woman whose mission and loyalties are tested as fate binds them to the same perilous object. Blending romance, suspense, and high adventure, Baroness Orczy crafts a story that is at once cosmopolitan and thrilling, showcasing her early flair for plots of disguise, danger, and tangled passions.

The Turbulent Duchess is a grand tale of ambition, intrigue, and passion set in Renaissance Italy. Based loosely on the life of Marie de Gonzaga, this sweeping novel follows the life of a headstrong duchess whose wit, beauty, and political cunning place her at the center of European power struggles. Torn between love, loyalty, and her own fiery temperament, she defies convention and carves her own path in a world dominated by men. Baroness Orczy paints a vivid portrait of a woman who is both admired and feared, whose turbulent heart matches the turbulent times she inhabits. With its blend of romance, political drama, and richly detailed setting, The Turbulent Duchess is an intoxicating story of a womans fight for autonomy and influence.

The Trappists Vow is a haunting short story where Baroness Orczy blends faith, silence, and sacrifice with her signature sense of drama. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the French Revolution, it follows a Trappist monk bound by a solemn vow of silence who becomes a witness to betrayal, cruelty, and hidden truths. Powerless to speak yet compelled to act, the monks vow becomes both a spiritual trial and a source of suspense as life and death hang in the balance. This atmospheric tale captures Orczys ability to craft stories that are as morally charged as they are gripping, reminding readers that sometimes the greatest courage is found in restraint.

In Unravelled Knots, Baroness Orczy returns to the enigmatic figure of the Old Man in the Corner the shabby, eccentric sleuth who solves baffling mysteries without ever leaving his teashop chair. With only his sharp intellect and a piece of string he knots absentmindedly, he untangles cases that have stumped the police and confounded the courts. From stolen jewels to sinister murders, each tale reveals hidden motives and overlooked clues, culminating in clever, unexpected solutions. This final collection is both a celebration of Orczys pioneering detective and a masterclass in logical reasoning, cementing the Old Mans place alongside Sherlock Holmes as one of the earliest icons of mystery fiction.

More than three decades after first introducing her immortal hero, Baroness Orczy returned to celebrate him in The Life and Exploits of the Scarlet Pimpernel. This work gathers together some of the Pimpernels greatest adventures, weaving them into a sweeping chronicle of the man behind the legend. Here, readers are given not only the daring escapades and ingenious disguises that made Sir Percy Blakeney a household name, but also a deeper look at his character his wit, charm, and unshakable devotion to justice in the darkest of times. Set against the terror of the French Revolution, this book stands as both a thrilling anthology of exploits and a tribute to one of literatures first masked heroes, whose legacy has inspired countless adventurers ever since.

Set against the grim backdrop of Revolutionary France, A Child of the Revolution plunges readers into a world of suspicion, betrayal, and shifting loyalties. At the heart of the story lies a young woman whose identity and future are shaped by the turmoil around her. Torn between the brutality of the guillotine and the fragile hope of love and redemption, she becomes a symbol of innocence caught in the merciless grip of history. As the Scarlet Pimpernel once more risks everything to defy the revolutionaries, destinies intertwine in a tale of espionage, romance, and unrelenting danger. Baroness Orczy weaves a powerful drama of courage and sacrifice, where every choice may mean life, death, or eternal disgrace.

His Majestys Well-Beloved is a tale of romance, intrigue, and betrayal set in the glittering but treacherous court of Louis XV. At the center of the story is a young noblewoman whose beauty and wit draw her into the perilous world of royal favor, where ambition, jealousy, and desire rule. Loved by the King yet caught between her hearts devotion and the dangers of courtly intrigue, she must navigate a labyrinth of passion and politics where one false step could mean ruin. With its mix of romance, suspense, and richly drawn historical detail, Baroness Orczys novel captures the splendor and danger of 18th-century France, proving that being the object of royal affection is as dangerous as it is intoxicating.

The Gates of Kamt takes readers on an exotic adventure far beyond Baroness Orczys usual settings of Europe and the French Revolution. In this thrilling tale, explorers stumble upon the mysterious lost land of Kamt, hidden deep in the Himalayas and shrouded in legend. There, ancient customs, strange rituals, and deadly secrets await as outsiders clash with a civilization untouched by time. Filled with peril, betrayal, and unexpected romance, the story combines elements of fantasy, mystery, and high adventure. With its sweeping landscapes, dangerous quests, and hidden truths, The Gates of Kamt offers readers a thrilling blend of the mystical and the heroic a novel for those who crave journeys into the unknown.

The Celestial City is a tale of ambition, passion, and betrayal set in the glittering heart of Renaissance Italy. In a city where art and beauty flourish but political intrigue festers, noble families and ambitious courtiers vie for power under the shadow of betrayal. At the center is a young woman whose love and loyalty are tested by the ruthless ambitions of those around her. Torn between her hearts desire and the peril of her position, she becomes both witness and player in a dangerous game of love and treachery. Baroness Orczy brings her signature flair for romance and suspense to this richly painted setting, crafting a novel that blends historical pageantry with timeless drama.

In the blood-soaked streets of Paris during the French Revolution, even a whisper of betrayal can mean death. In the Rue Monge follows one of the Scarlet Pimpernels most daring missions, as Sir Percy Blakeney plunges once more into the heart of revolutionary terror. When an innocent aristocrat faces the blade of the guillotine, Percy must employ all his wit, cunning disguises, and reckless courage to outsmart the relentless Revolutionary guards. But in the narrow, twisting alleys of the Rue Monge, danger lurks at every corner and even the smallest mistake could mean exposure. Rich with suspense, romance, and Orczys trademark flair for high-stakes intrigue, this tale captures the essence of the Scarlet Pimpernel legend: that even in an age of cruelty, one mans daring could inspire hope.

The Red Carnation is a poignant and atmospheric tale that reveals Baroness Orczys early gift for romance and suspense. Set against the turbulent backdrop of Revolutionary France, the story follows a young aristocrat whose fate becomes entwined with a single, symbolic flower the red carnation. In a world where love is as fragile as it is dangerous, the bloom becomes a token of courage, passion, and sacrifice, standing out vividly against the terror of the guillotine. Short but powerful, this story brims with Orczys hallmark blend of romance, danger, and historical atmosphere, foreshadowing the timeless appeal of her later masterpiece, The Scarlet Pimpernel.

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