TY - BOOK AU - Orczy,Emmuska Orczy AU - Grant,Richard E. AU - McGovern,Elizabeth TI - The Scarlet Pimpernel SN - 9781517060275 PY - 2016/// CY - San Bernadino, Calif. KW - Social classes KW - Drama KW - France KW - History KW - Revolution, 1789-1799 KW - Period dramas KW - local N1 - Based on the novel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy; The Scarlet Pimpernel --; Valentin Gautier --; A king's ransom --; Ennui --; Friends & enemies --; A good name N2 - "Long before masked heroes like Batman and Zorro inspired the public and saved the helpless, there was the Scarlet Pimpernel (Richard E. Grant, Downton Abbey). Amidst Robespierre's Reign of Terror, when the guillotine was always at the ready, the Scarlet Pimpernel defies the Revolutionaries to rescue the innocent. Yet the Pimpernel's wife, Lady Blakeney (Elizabeth McGovern, Downton Abbey) is unaware of her husband's secret. Join Lady Blakeney as she discovers her husband's true identity and the Pimpernel as he risks his life for justice. This remarkable, action packed series will leave you on the edge of your seat!"--Container ER -