Books like I Will Repay by Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy
The Vicomte de Marny, a young French aristocrat, ends his life by challenging a government official to a duel. His father, the ancient Duc de Marny, orders his daughter Juliette to swear an oath of vengeance against the official who killed her brother.
Years later, the French Revolution is in full swing. Juliette, determined to fulfill her vow, quietly infiltrates the official’s household. She quickly discovers a way to cause his downfall, but the danger is great: the guillotine awaits anyone who errs.
The famed Scarlet Pimpernel, largely absent from the opening chapters, steps in at the climax. Using his talents for disguise and subterfuge, he undertakes an audacious rescue, ensuring that the innocent are spared while the enemy faces justice.
First publish date: 1906
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy
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