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

Author: Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness

Synopsis:

In "The Laughing Cavalier: The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel," the reader is transported to 17th century Holland, where the dashing and enigmatic Laughing Cavalier, a renowned swordsman and painter, becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue, forbidden love, and a quest for justice. As he navigates the treacherous world of the Dutch Golden Age, the Laughing Cavalier's true identity and motives remain shrouded in mystery, captivating the reader until the very end.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance

Themes: Identity, Love and Betrayal, Political Intrigue

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