Emma Orczy
Baroness Emma Orczy (1865-1945) was born in Hungary, the daughter of a baron. Raised in wealth among the aristocracy, she determined to achieve success as a painter and illustrator before starting a writing career. She wrote in English, although she did not speak the language until she was fifteen, and she produced many short stories and detective novels. Her greatest success came with the historical adventure novel The Scarlet Pimpernel .
Baroness Emma Orczy (1865-1945) was born in Hungary, the daughter of a baron. Raised in wealth among the aristocracy, she determined to achieve success as a painter and illustrator before starting a writing career. She wrote in English, although she did not speak the language until she was fifteen, and she produced many short stories and detective novels. Her greatest success came with the historical adventure novel The Scarlet Pimpernel . See less
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Emma Orczy book reviews
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The Old Man in the Corner
Good old-fashioned detective fiction
by penny k, Nov 8, 2012
I really enjoyed the stories in this book as most of the crimes described in them were quite intricate and remiminded me of Sherlock Holmes stories. I'd recommend it to people who enjoy this kind of ... Read More
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The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Light Weight Follow Up
by TeriK, Jan 16, 2010
Really, you need to have read the original Scarlet Pimpernel book if you wish to enjoy this one. In the original we meet the gallant Englishman, known only as the Scarlet Pimpernel, and his trusty ... Read More
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The Scarlet Pimpernel
Rolicking Old-Fashioned Tale
by TeriK, Jan 16, 2010
"We seek him here, we seek him there, that demned, elusive Pimpernel."
Indeed,everyone seeks for the identity of the famed Scarlet Pimpernel. The French Committee of Public Safety wants him because ... Read More
