The Elusive Pimpernel

Name: The Elusive Pimpernel
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Rating: 4.4 (134 reviews)
Author: Baroness Orczy

Daring Escapades in Revolutionary England Unfold

Written byBaroness Orczy

Narrated byJohanna Ward

Length9h02m

Release dateOctober 27, 2006

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Classics, Literary History & Criticism

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.4 (134 ratings)

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Author	Baroness Orczy
Narrator	Johanna Ward
Runtime	9h02m
Published	October 27, 2006
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5 (134 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Classics, Literary History & Criticism, World Literature, European
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

In this riveting sequel to The Scarlet Pimpernel, Baroness Orczy's masterful storytelling weaves a complex tale of cat and mouse between Sir Percy Blakeney and his arch-nemesis, Chauvelin. Johanna Ward's narration brings the characters to life with a poised and engaging style, perfectly capturing the wit and tension that defines Orczy's work. The result is an immersive listening experience that draws you into the intrigue and danger of 1790s England.

Tags: Historical FictionClassicsAdventureRevolutionary EraLiterary History

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Expert narration by Johanna Ward brings every character and scene to life across 9h02m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

I devoured The Elusive Pimpernel, drawn in by Johanna Ward's skilled narration and Orczy's intricate plotting. Ward's voice is well-suited to the aristocratic characters, and she handles the multiple accents and personalities with ease. The pacing is well-balanced, moving seamlessly between action, suspense, and witty repartee. If I have any quibbles, it's that some of the supporting characters feel a bit one-dimensional, and the pacing can slow in the middle sections. Still, these are minor complaints in an otherwise engaging and well-produced audiobook that fans of historical adventure will love.

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