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Baroness Emma Orczy (full name: Emma Magdalena Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála Orczy de Orci) ( / ˈɔːrtsiː /; 23 September 1865 – 12 November 1947), usually known as Baroness Orczy (the name under which she was published) or to her family and friends as Emmuska Orczy, was a Hungarian-born British novelist and playwright.
Baroness Emmuska Orczy (born September 23, 1865, Tarnaörs, Hungary—died November 12, 1947, London, England) was a Hungarian-born British novelist chiefly remembered as the author of The Scarlet Pimpernel, one of the greatest popular successes of the 20th century.
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The Scarlet Pimpernel is the first novel in a series of historical fiction by Baroness Orczy, published in 1905. It was written after her stage play of the same title (co-authored with her husband Montague Barstow) enjoyed a long run in London, having opened in Nottingham in 1903.
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Baroness Orczy was the pen name of a Hungarian British born author, playwright and an artist of noble origin, Baroness Emma Magdolna. She is famously known for her novel series featuring Scarlet Pimpernel.
Learn about the life and career of the Hungarian-British novelist who wrote The Scarlet Pimpernel, a popular tale of heroism during the French Revolution. Find out how she became a successful playwright and author, and what inspired her to create the mysterious vigilante character.
Sep 4, 2017 · Learn about the life and works of Baroness Emma Orczy, a Hungarian-born novelist who created the iconic hero Sir Percy Blakeney. Discover how her family history, art, and music influenced her stories of adventure, mystery, and romance.
Baroness Emma Orczy, usually known as Baroness Orczy or to her family and friends as Emmuska Orczy, was a Hungarian-born British novelist and playwright.
