The Elusive Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy, Baroness Orczy

308 pages first pub 1908 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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The Elusive Pimpernel is a swashbuckling tale of treachery and adventure set amongst the tumult of post-revolutionary France. Chauvelin has been unable to get his hands on Sir Percy Blakeney, the English aristocrat who smuggles French nobles away ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 55%
mysterious 44%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
tense 22%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.73

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