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The Scarlet Pimpernel is a historical adventure novel written by Baroness Orczy, first published in 1905. Set during the French Revolution, it tells the story of the daring and mysterious Englishman known as the Scarlet Pimpernel, who risks his life to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine. The novel is considered one of the earliest and most influential works in the adventure and spy thriller genres, and it has inspired numerous adaptations, including stage productions, films, and television series.