The Laughing Cavalier: The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel by Orczy
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| Author | Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness, 1865-1947 |
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| Title | The Laughing Cavalier: The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Laughing Cavalier: The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel" by Orczy is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Gilda Beresteyn in 17th century Haarlem, whose life becomes entangled with the life of a fugitive nobleman, Willem van Stoutenburg. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of political intrigue during a tumultuous time in Dutch history. The opening of the story introduces Gilda as she reflects on the political unrest surrounding her, particularly the betrayal and looming execution of the Barneveld family. As she grapples with her emotions about a past lover, Willem, he suddenly appears at her window, seeking refuge from pursuers. The tension escalates as she helps him hide, all while she is painfully aware of the implications of her actions—particularly given her father's loyalty to the Stadtholder and his commitment to justice. Their reunion not only rekindles old feelings but places Gilda at the center of a dangerous political web, setting the stage for further drama and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Netherlands -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33208 |
| Release Date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 180 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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