The Scarlet Pimpernel
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The Scarlet Pimpernel
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Narrated by:
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Ralph Cosham
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By:
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Baroness Orczy
About this listen
Some said this man of many disguises, endless ruses, and infinite daring was an exiled French nobleman, returned to wreak vengeance. Others said he was an English lord, seeking sheer adventure and supreme sport in playing the most dangerous game of all. But of only one thing could those who sought him be sure. They knew all too well the symbol of his presence: the blood-red flower known as the Scarlet Pimpernel.
(P)2005 Blackstone Audio Inc.Critic Reviews
"Arguably the best adventure story ever published, and certainly the most influential that appeared during the early decades of the 20th century." (Gary Hoppenstand)
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- Ortrud
- 26-10-2021
Cheesy but so enjoyable!
One of the first "Hero with a secret identity" stories. Wildly improbable, but a very fun story if you can suspend your disbelief enough. Impeccably read. Bravo all.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-08-2023
Just good fun
Most will likely know early on what will transpire but it is still enjoyable and the narration keeps you entertained the whole way through.
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- Clare
- 25-04-2022
Good narrator
The narrator is well chosen for this classic swashbuckling adventure story. Very easy to listen to
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- Kim
- 08-07-2022
A Favourite but disappointing narration
I love this novel but found the characterisation of the narrator lacking ... Percy was most disappointing
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- Anonymous User
- 24-09-2022
An enjoyable reading
The performance was very good. I enjoyed the representation of all characters. The story was entertaining but perhaps less adventurous than expected (as I had only watched films of the story). Good fun. I imagine in 1905 it would have been fabulous, especially on stage.
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- Anne
- 17-10-2021
Loved It!
I read this year's ago and really enjoyed it and I loved hearing it again. It is a fabulous story and so very well written. A real pleasure.
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- JW Sydney
- 12-02-2023
A terrific romp
A classic that really delivers! Wonderfully narrated and while some of its mystery will be lost for the contemporary reader, there are still enough twists and turns to ensure timeless suspense.
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- PL
- 28-01-2024
Ralph Cosham’s excellent narration
This story was interesting enough to get me to sleep and interesting enough to engage me and then send me back to sleep each time I woke up through the night. Just what I wanted.
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- Beverley Deeming
- 16-12-2022
Were we meant to be “astonished”?
This has been on my “must read” list for some time. Now I have read it, I must say I’m underwhelmed. I can’t quite work out if the author didn’t think much of her readers’ intellect, or if it is a book “of it’s time” and was therefore momentarily ingenious! I felt like I was at the Pantomime and wanted to scream “he’s behind you!” For the “smartest woman in Europe”, I didn’t think much of her smarts.
Having said all of that, I am glad I read it and got it out of the way. I’d also like to point out that the narration was spot-on and made the overall experience much easier. One last thing, thank you Audible for popping this one in the “freebies” pile. It’s much more palatable to know you have not had to pay for a “naff” read.
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