The Laughing Cavalier: The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel by Orczy

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Author Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness, 1865-1947
Title The Laughing Cavalier: The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Laughing Cavalier: The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel" by Orczy is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Gilda Beresteyn in 17th century Haarlem, whose life becomes entangled with the life of a fugitive nobleman, Willem van Stoutenburg. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of political intrigue during a tumultuous time in Dutch history. The opening of the story introduces Gilda as she reflects on the political unrest surrounding her, particularly the betrayal and looming execution of the Barneveld family. As she grapples with her emotions about a past lover, Willem, he suddenly appears at her window, seeking refuge from pursuers. The tension escalates as she helps him hide, all while she is painfully aware of the implications of her actions—particularly given her father's loyalty to the Stadtholder and his commitment to justice. Their reunion not only rekindles old feelings but places Gilda at the center of a dangerous political web, setting the stage for further drama and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Netherlands -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 33208
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Most Recently Updated Apr 9, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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