The Elusive Pimpernel (Scarlet Pimpernel)

The Pimpernel is one of my favorite characters. I was happy to read more adventures. This is truly a classic series.

The level of adventure in this one is great! I read it the other night and couldn't put it down. In fact, I stayed up ridiculously late reading it until I finished. Readers are treated to a deeper look into Chauvelin's character. I, for one, even found myself liking him a little... at least in comparison to his comarades in the Revolution... even though he was the most vicious in his attempts to harm our hero and his wife. Percy was also interesting is this - as usual. Of course his actions as the Scarlet Pimpernel were entertaining as always. But also his relationships with both Chauvelin and Marguerite were allowed to develop a little more. As was stated in another review here, he does get in a few really good jabs at Chauvelin and there is also a long conversation between the two in which their reactions to each other can be further enjoyed. I was also interested in the discovery of just where his relationship with Marguerite sits in his priorities (one of the biggest points of the book I think). Previous books had alluded to the answer... but in this one the answer was made clear again. As for Marguerite, I can't give her much in the way of points at all. She was both very whiny and yes, stupid. Not at all one of the cleverest women in Europe (even Chauvelin was in agreement on this within the book). Still, I found myself sort of understanding some of her concerns... and a few of her thoughts. And certainly I was still hoping for the best for her by the end. Again, I did like seeing some of interactions between her in Percy... especially at public gatherings.

There is a reason this is a classic! It is so much fun! I LOVE this book! This is the best in the series but for more fun enjoy the whole series.

If you liked The Scarlet Pimpernel, then you need to read this sequel. Just delightful. Chauvelin tries again, but have faith in Sir Percy!

I ordered this book on August 26. A few days later, I received a book with text absolutely squished onto the page at maximum density it has no copyright page or printing info besides the included image, which shows a print date the day AFTER I ordered it. As for the storyline (spoilers ahead), if you’ve read The Scarlet Pimpernel and want to keep liking Baroness Orczy as a writer, skip this book. Several of the characters are quite out-of-character when compared to the first book, with Marguerite becoming the witless emotional relief when the other characters ignore the gravity of the situation (one character is described as “dry” NINETEEN TIMES). The plot itself is amazingly tense and quite convoluted, so I recommend reading this in print rather than listening to an audiobook (one woman in my book club chose only to listen to the story and she was quite confused). If I had to describe The Elusive Pimpernel in one word, it would be “stressful.” Plenty of plot tension, and plenty of yelling for the characters to act like their established selves.

Excellent book. The author is brilliant in her interpretations of history and mystery. A perfect sequel to the original scarlet pimpernel a must read

Another fun adventure novel, and the sequel to The Scarlet Pimpernel. It continues telling the story of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel as they attemp to save more aristocrats from the Reign of Terror. It's not terribly interested in historical accuracy, but that's probably what makes it fun. The main characters are endearing, but you find yourself saying, 'Don't do it. It's just what they want you to do!' quite often. Sometimes the female characters are annoying because they are too much the stereotypical Victorian female, but you are still drawn into their lives and hope for their success. I recommend this book if you've read The Scarlet Pimpernel and you really liked it.

One of the best Scarlet Pimpernel books.

I really enjoyed this book. Full of intrigue , great romance and a happy ending. Loved the characters.

「紅はこべ」の続編。サー・パーシーやマルグリートはもちろんだが、ショーヴランもまた登場。プロットとしては「紅はこべ」には劣るが、またあのさわやかなサー・パーシーの活躍、あの言動を読みたい人にはもちろん断然お勧めです。ショーヴランはまたもや紅はこべを「殺そう」と罠をはるのだが、紅はこべはいつでもその上をいっている。英語は少々古風ですが、ストーリーテリングは抜群です。何しろ翻訳がありませんので、これを読むしかありません。

good book.

Quite a few misspelt words or typos in the text. Proof reading not good enough.

This was a gift for my grandson. He rates it 5 stars. He is a fan of the Scarlet Pimpernel and Baroness Orczy.