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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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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.
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.
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 9, 1993 · The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Scarlet Pimpernel, by Baroness Orczy This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
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.
