Baroness Emma Orczy

Baroness Emma Orczy was a Hungarian-born British novelist and playwright, best known for her creation of the iconic character, the Scarlet Pimpernel. Born on September 23, 1865, in Budapest, she later moved to England, where she cultivated her passion for storytelling. Orczy's unique blend of adventure, romance, and historical intrigue captivated readers in the early 20th century, solidifying her place in literary history. Her works often reflect her deep interest in the themes of heroism and sacrifice, set against the turbulent backdrop of the French Revolution.

Orczy's writing is characterized by its vivid characters and engaging plots, making her books a delightful experience for anyone who enjoys classic literature. As you explore her works in the app, you’ll find a mix of thrilling escapades and rich historical detail that transports you to another era. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to her stories, there’s something enchanting waiting for you in the pages of Baroness Emma Orczy’s novels.

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Read by Karen Savage 4.8
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution, The Scarlet Pimpernel follows the daring exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney, a see…

El Dorado

Read by Karen Savage 4.8
In El Dorado, Baroness Emma Orczy continues the thrilling escapades of the enigmatic hero known as the Scarlet Pimpernel. Set against the ba…

The Elusive Pimpernel

Read by Karen Savage 4.8
In The Elusive Pimpernel, Baroness Emma Orczy continues the thrilling saga of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a daring Englishman who risks his life …

Lady Molly of Scotland Yard

Read by J. M. Smallheer 4.6
Lady Molly of Scotland Yard is a collection of short stories about Molly Robertson-Kirk, an early fictional female detective. It was written…

The Laughing Cavalier; Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel

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The enigmatic smile of The Laughing Cavalier of Franz Hals' famous painting invites you to wonder just what mischievousness hides behind tha…

The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel (Dramatic Reading)

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The last of the famous "Scarlet Pimpernel" books, the "Triumph" tells the story of the final confrontation between the S…

The Old Man in the Corner

Read by J. M. Smallheer 4.5
Created by Baroness Orczy, author of the famous Scarlet Pimpernel series, The Old Man in the Corner was one of the earliest armchair detecti…

The Case of Miss Elliott

Read by J. M. Smallheer 4.5
A sequel to the stories published in The Old Man in the Corner, this second book in the series includes twelve new mysterious cases that The…

The Emperor's Candlesticks

Read by Kevin Green 4.6
When a group of Russian anarchists kidnap a Russian prince in Vienna there are repercussions. On learning that the Cardinal d'Orsay has agre…

Unravelled Knots

Read by J. M. Smallheer 4.6
Unravelled Knots is the third and final installment of the Old Man in the Corner stories by Baroness Orczy. After a break of several years,…

The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel

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Written by Baroness Orczy and first published in 1919, The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a sequel book to the classic adventure tale, T…

Lord Tony's Wife

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Another adventure of the Scarlet pimpernel! As the title suggests, it follows the story of Lord Tony and his wife, Yvonne. It is full of sus…

I Will Repay

Read by Annie Kirkpatrick 4.1
I Will Repay is the thrilling sequel to The Scarlet Pimpernel, continuing the adventures of the enigmatic hero, Sir Percy Blakeney. Set agai…

Castles in the Air

Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016) 4.3
Baroness Emma Orczy (full name: Emma ("Emmuska") Magdolna Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála Orczy de Orczi) (Septe…

Pimpernel and Rosemary

Read by Holly 4.3
A novel in the Scarlet Pimpernel series that features Peter Blakeney, a descendant of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Peter's adventures take him to…

The Scarlet Pimpernel (Version 2)

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
In the year 1792, the French Revolution is in the midst of its bloodiest stage. Aristocrats are being executed left and right by the Republi…

Historias de Detectives

Read by Victor Villarraza 4.6
La ficción detectivesca es un subgénero de la novela negra, y paradójicamente también su antecesor. Básic…

Unto Caesar

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"The State," he said, speaking at least as haughtily as Dea Flavia herself, "hath agreed to accept the sum of twenty aurei fo…

The First Sir Percy: An Adventure of the Laughing Cavalier

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Sequel to The Laughing Cavalier, The First Sir Percy picks up the cavalier’s story three months later. The second novel in Baroness Orczy’s …

The Scarlet Pimpernel (version 3 dramatic reading)

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Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution, The Scarlet Pimpernel introduces readers to the enigmatic hero known only by h…

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