The Scarlet Pimpernel is the first novel in a series of historical fiction by Baroness Orczy published in 1905. It was written after her stage play of the same title enjoyed a long run in London, having opened in Nottingham in 1903.

The novel is set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution. The title is the nom de guerre of its hero and protagonist, a chivalrous Englishman who rescues aristocrats before they are sent to the guillotine. Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life: apparently nothing more than a wealthy fop, but in reality a formidable swordsman and a quick-thinking escape artist. The band of gentlemen who assist him are the only ones who know of his secret identity. 

From the 'Golden Days of Radio' series. First broadcast as half-hour radio programmes in the 1950s performed by leading Hollywood actors.

Hodder Headline two-cassette audiobook. Marius Goring stars as The Scarlet Pimpernel in eight dramatised adventures broadcast as half-hour radio shows in the 1950s. Playing time is two hours thirty minutes.

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