The Scarlet Pimpernel

"The Scarlet Pimpernel" is a historical novel set during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, featuring a daring English hero who rescues noblemen from danger using disguises and secrecy. Known by his symbol, a simple flower, the Scarlet Pimpernel's true identity remains a mystery to all but his trusted allies. The story also involves Marguerite Blakeney, a French woman married to an Englishman, whose loyalty is tested when she becomes involved in the hero's perilous world.