The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel

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The Scarlet Pimpernel is a historical novel by Baroness Orczy, set during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. The story centers on Sir Percy Blakeney, an English nobleman who leads a double life as the elusive hero known as the Scarlet Pimpernel. While appearing to be a frivolous dandy, Percy is secretly devoted to…

Tom Brown’s School Days

Tom Brown’s School Days

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Tom Brown’s School Days by Thomas Hughes is a coming-of-age novel set in the early Victorian era, chronicling the life of a young boy named Tom Brown as he navigates the challenges of boarding school at Rugby. The story begins with Tom’s experiences at home before he is sent off to Rugby, where he grapples…