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Enter a world of secret identities, desperate escapes, ingenious crimes, gallant adventurers, and mysteries concealed beneath the most respectable of appearances. The Baroness Orczy Library brings the works of Baroness...
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Enter a world of secret identities, desperate escapes, ingenious crimes, gallant adventurers, and mysteries concealed beneath the most respectable of appearances.
The Baroness Orczy Library brings the works of Baroness Emma Orczy to life in full, from the daring exploits of The Scarlet Pimpernel to her tales of detection, intrigue, loyalty, danger, and romance.
Here are drawing rooms where no one is quite what they seem, revolutions where a single moment may decide a life, and puzzles in which the smallest clue may betray the greatest secret.
So draw nearer and listen. Adventure, after all, may be waiting just beyond the door.
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The Baroness Orczy Library brings the works of Baroness Emma Orczy to life in full, from the daring exploits of The Scarlet Pimpernel to her tales of detection, intrigue, loyalty, danger, and romance.
Here are drawing rooms where no one is quite what they seem, revolutions where a single moment may decide a life, and puzzles in which the smallest clue may betray the greatest secret.
So draw nearer and listen. Adventure, after all, may be waiting just beyond the door.
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6 SEP 2026 · In which the quiet stillness of a beleaguered encampment is shattered by the approach of a stealthy and perilous night assault, only to be thwarted by the timely warning of a mysterious and devoted masked guardian named Leatherface. Through whispered counsel and swift action, the Prince of Orange's camp rouses itself against the danger lurking in the darkness, revealing the delicate balance of loyalty and vigilance that underpins their hope for freedom.
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6 SEP 2026 · In which the sombre council of the Duke of Alva convenes amid the ashes of rebel cities to plot the capture of the elusive Prince of Orange and assert tyrannical control over Ghent through political machinations and a strategically arranged marriage. Meanwhile, in a quiet chamber above, a tender yet troubled meeting unfolds between don Ramon de Linea and Lenora de Vargas, whose affections and fates become entwined within the shadowy intrigues of power and loyalty.
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7 SEP 2026 · In which Laurence van Rycke wrestles bitterly with the cruel demands imposed upon him by a tyrannical regime, his heart in rebellion against a forced marriage designed to serve political ends, whilst his family trembles under the heavy shadow of impending doom and divided loyalties. Meanwhile, his brother Mark steps forward with a calm resolve to navigate the perilous circumstances and confront the consequences of Laurence's defiance, revealing the strains within a household torn between honour, fear, and survival.
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7 SEP 2026 · In which the solemn ceremony betrothing the Flemish Mark van Rycke to the Spanish Donna Lenora de Vargas unfolds amidst the pomp and political manoeuvring of Ghent’s ruling caste, revealing the deep divides and reluctant duties binding the young couple. Amidst formalities and whispered confidences in a glittering ballroom, forbidden affections and impending conflicts come to light, coloured by loyalties to crown, faith, and country in a time of turbulence.
8 SEP 2026 · In which the sombrous night in Ghent becomes the stage for a tense confrontation between the rigid Spanish authority and the beleaguered local family of the High-Bailiff, underscored by threats, defiance, and an ominous visit to a troubled tavern. The sudden appearance of a mysterious, masked figure then turns the tide of power in a dramatic encounter that quietly reverberates with the restless spirit of rebellion.
8 SEP 2026 · In which the tragic murder of Donna Lenora’s beloved cousin, don Ramon de Linea, sets afire her young heart with a fervent desire for justice and vengeance, while her father, Juan de Vargas, cunningly weaves a web of intrigue to entrap her in a perilous game of espionage against their foes. Amidst sorrow and betrayal, she pledges unwavering loyalty and resolves to seek out the elusive assassin known as Leatherface, about whom grim rumours abound, and whose very identity is marked by a tell-tale scar.
9 SEP 2026 · In which the splendid wedding of donna Lenora de Vargas and Mark van Rycke is celebrated with ceremony and sumptuous festivity under the watchful eyes of nobility and city dignitaries. Afterwards, the newlyweds begin the uneasy task of acquainting themselves in their shared home, their conversation revealing a chasm of coldness and unspoken sorrow beneath the outward splendour.
9 SEP 2026 · In which a discreet assembly of loyal adherents gather in the dimly lit chamber of the van Rycke household to confer on a daring plan to confront the Duke of Alva, united by their devotion to liberty and the Prince of Orange’s cautious leadership. Amid whispered precautions and the vigilant presence of the mysterious Leatherface, they arrange intricate measures for mobilising their followers and safeguarding vital secrets, as hope and apprehension mingle beneath the heavy velvet curtains.
10 SEP 2026 · In which young Lenora, driven by duty and the solemn oath sworn at her cousin’s deathbed, uncovers a secret midnight meeting of conspirators plotting against the Crown, and wrestles with the burden of knowledge and the tumult of her own emotions in the silent halls of her family home. Meanwhile, she confronts the complex presence of her new husband, Mark, whose inscrutable mood and fervent desire to win her favour cast a new and uncertain light upon her lonely vigil.
10 SEP 2026 · In which Lenora, torn by conflicting loyalties and heavy with the burden of secret knowledge, prepares to leave a house shadowed by treachery and return to her father’s home, all the while performing her duty with a resolute yet sorrowful heart. As she journeys through a land scarred by occupation and oppression, the young bride wrestles with the weight of her solemn oath amid the bleak and weathered landscapes of Flanders, finding moments of fleeting rest within the quiet refuge of a humble tavern.
Enter a world of secret identities, desperate escapes, ingenious crimes, gallant adventurers, and mysteries concealed beneath the most respectable of appearances. The Baroness Orczy Library brings the works of Baroness...
show more
Enter a world of secret identities, desperate escapes, ingenious crimes, gallant adventurers, and mysteries concealed beneath the most respectable of appearances.
The Baroness Orczy Library brings the works of Baroness Emma Orczy to life in full, from the daring exploits of The Scarlet Pimpernel to her tales of detection, intrigue, loyalty, danger, and romance.
Here are drawing rooms where no one is quite what they seem, revolutions where a single moment may decide a life, and puzzles in which the smallest clue may betray the greatest secret.
So draw nearer and listen. Adventure, after all, may be waiting just beyond the door.
show less
The Baroness Orczy Library brings the works of Baroness Emma Orczy to life in full, from the daring exploits of The Scarlet Pimpernel to her tales of detection, intrigue, loyalty, danger, and romance.
Here are drawing rooms where no one is quite what they seem, revolutions where a single moment may decide a life, and puzzles in which the smallest clue may betray the greatest secret.
So draw nearer and listen. Adventure, after all, may be waiting just beyond the door.
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| Organization | Good Old Classics |
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