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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aOrczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness,
_d1865-1947
240 1 4 _aThe Scarlet Pimpernel. Finnish
245 1 0 _aTulipunainen neilikka
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-07-28
508 _aJuhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Tulipunainen neilikka : Pakolaisromaani" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution, focusing on themes of escapism and the struggle for survival among the aristocracy in France. The story likely involves a central figure, the elusive hero referred to as the "Scarlet Pimpernel," who aids nobles in their escape from the revolutionary mob. The opening of the novel establishes a grim atmosphere in Paris during September 1792, capturing the chaotic and violent sentiments of the populace. A vivid depiction of a crowd, excited by the horrors of the guillotine, highlights the brutality of the revolution. Among the chaos, the character of Sergeant Bibot emerges as a key figure, skillfully hunting down fleeing nobles while enjoying the thrill of the chase. The narrative hints at the presence of the mysterious Englishman known as the "Scarlet Pimpernel," who is coordinating the escape of aristocrats, stirring both fear and intrigue amidst the revolutionary fervor. As the story progresses, it promises a blend of suspense and heroism set against a historically rich backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cFinland: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1919
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aBritish -- France -- Fiction
653 _aNobility -- Fiction
653 _aBlakeney, Percy, Sir (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
700 1 _aEnckell, Armida,
_d1873-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71289
999 _c112015
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