The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy

The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel (Chronological Order) #1

Baroness Orczy with Sarah Juliette Sasson (Contributor)

224 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics historical mysterious fast-paced
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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 fi...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 53%
funny 31%
lighthearted 29%
tense 27%
emotional 23%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 10%
challenging 7%
dark 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 41%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 32% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

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