The Elusive Pimpernel is a historical fiction by Baroness Emma Orczy, depicting the adventures of an Englishman named Sir Percy Blakeney during the French Revolution. The character is a master of disguise, a formidable swordsman, a quick-thinking escape artist, and a gallant hero.

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Dedication

I: Paris: 1793

II: A Retrospect

III: Ex-Ambassador Chauvelin

IV: The Richmond Gala

V: Sir Percy and His Lady

VI: For the Poor of Paris

VII: Premonition

VIII: The Invitation

IX: Demoiselle Candeille

X: Lady Blakeney’s Rout

XI: The Challenge

XII: Time—Place—Conditions

XIII: Reflections

XIV: The Ruling Passion

XV: Farewell

XVI: The Passport

XVII: Boulogne

XVIII: No. 6

XIX: The Strength of the Weak

XX: Triumph

XXI: Suspense

XXII: Not Death

XXIII: The Hostage

XXIV: Colleagues

XXV: The Unexpected

XXVI: The Terms of the Bargain

XXVII: The Decision

XXVIII: The Midnight Watch

XXIX: The National Fête

XXX: The Procession

XXXI: Final Dispositions

XXXII: The Letter

XXXIII: The English Spy

XXXIV: The Angelus

XXXV: Marguerite

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