The First Sir Percy - An Adventure of the Laughing Cavalier

Baroness Emmuska Orczy

Sinossi

Long before the days of the French Revolution, there was another daring hero whose courage and wit blazed the path for the Scarlet Pimpernel legend. The First Sir Percy transports readers to the turbulent Netherlands of the 1620s, where political plots, foreign intrigue, and ruthless enemies threaten to destroy both love and liberty. Sir Percy Blakeney's ancestor — a gallant cavalier with a sharp tongue and sharper sword — finds himself entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that could topple nations. Torn between loyalty to his country, the defense of honor, and his devotion to a woman he adores, he must outwit traitors and assassins at every turn. Brimming with duels, disguises, romance, and suspense, The First Sir Percy is a thrilling historical adventure that proves the Pimpernel spirit of daring and sacrifice is timeless.

Disponibile da: 01/09/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 340 pagine.

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