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…
“The Valley of Fear” is a gripping Sherlock Holmes novel that unfolds in two distinct parts. The story begins with a mysterious murder at Birlstone Manor, where a man named John Douglas is found shot in the face. Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion, Dr. John Watson, are called to investigate this baffling case. They…
The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom is a novel by Tobias Smollett, first published in 1753. The story follows the life of Ferdinand Fathom, a charming yet unscrupulous anti-hero who uses deception, manipulation, and fraud to climb the social ladder. As a classic picaresque novel, it presents a satirical portrayal of 18th-century European society, exploring…
