Spy-catcher Chauvelin travels to England to find Sir Percy Blakeney,
the Scarlet Pimpernel, and take him back to France where he'll be put to
death. With help from a struggling actress, Chauvelin attempts to
bring the hero to justice.
Sir Percy Blakeney and his wife, Marguerite have left France and are
currently staying in England. Following the events of the previous book,
the French officer Chauvelin is even more committed to the capture of
the elusive Scarlet Pimpernel. He hires a young actress, Désirée
Candielle, to help manipulate both Marguerite and Sir Percy. When the
parties collide, Chauvelin and Sir Percy are forced into a duel that has
potentially fatal consequences for everyone involved.
The Elusive Pimpernel is another entry in the popular Scarlet
Pimpernel series. It gives a better look at what drives the villainous
Chauvelin. With the addition of his partner, Désirée, this is a
multilayered story with higher stakes and a more dangerous outcome.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of The Elusive Pimpernel is both modern and readable.