"The Scarlet Pimpernel" is a historical novel written by Baroness Orczy in 1905. Set during the French Revolution, it follows the adventures of a mysterious Englishman known as the Scarlet Pimpernel, who rescues aristocrats from the guillotine. His clever disguises and daring escapades make him a hero among the French nobility and a target for the revolutionary authorities. The story is narrated through the eyes of Marguerite St. Just, the wife of the Scarlet Pimpernel, who is initially unaware of her husband's secret identity. As the plot unfolds, themes of bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice emerge, highlighting the contrasts between the tumultuous political climate of France and the romantic heroism of the Pimpernel.