Baroness Orczy

Beau Brocade (eBook, ePUB)

A Dashing Highwayman's Tale of Love, Loyalty, and Intrigue

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Beau Brocade," Baroness Orczy weaves a captivating narrative that combines romance, adventure, and the intricate intrigues of 18th-century England. The story focuses on the charismatic and flamboyant character of Beau Brocade, a charming rogue navigating the treacherous waters of high society, loyalty, and betrayal. Orczy employs a rich and vibrant literary style, characterized by her use of clever dialogue and vivid descriptions, which vividly bring to life the lush backdrop of the Georgian era and its social dynamics. The novel fits within the tradition of historical fiction, reflecting Orczy's penchant for drama and her fascination with the complexities of human relationships during a time of political unrest. Baroness Orczy, a Hungarian-born British author and playwright, is best known for her creation of the iconic character the Scarlet Pimpernel. Her diverse background and experiences in theatre certainly informed her storytelling prowess and refined sense of characters. Living during a time when women's roles were often confined, Orczy carved out her niche by writing powerful narratives that featured strong characters, reflecting her own belief in the capacity for personal resilience and transformation. "Beau Brocade" is a must-read for those who delight in historical narratives enlivened by romance and wit. Orczy's masterful storytelling invites readers into a world where honor, love, and cunning coexist, making it an enriching experience for any lover of historical fiction.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 195
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338094094
• Artikelnr.: 64075739

Autorenporträt

Baroness Emma Magdolna Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála Orczy de Orci, or Baroness "Emmuska" Orczy to her friends and loved ones, was born on Sept 23, 1865, in Tarnaörs, Hungary. Her family, fearing a peasant revolution, fled to Budapest, eventually traveling to Brussels and Paris, where the Baroness lived until she was 14. From there they moved to London, where she attended two schools of art and met her husband, Henry George Montagu MacLean Barstow.They were married in 1894, and when she had her first child in 1899, she began her career as a writer.Her first novel, The Emperor's Candlesticks, was a failure, but the Baroness found success writing detective stories for The Royal Magazine. Her second novel, In Mary's Reign, was published in 1901, faring much better than her first.Then in 1903, she and her husband wrote a stage play based on one of her short stories. The Baroness also submitted a novelization of the play under the same title to twelve publishers. While waiting for word from the publishers, The Scarlet Pimpernel stage play was accepted for production in London's West End. It began by bringing small audiences, but ran for four years and became one of Britain's most popular plays.The Baroness wrote many more stories about the Scarlet Pimpernel, accumulating 15 novels and 19 short stories. She is credited with introducing "the hero with a secret identity" trope into popular culture, and was a founding member of The Detection Club, a group of British mystery writers such as Agatha Christie. Baroness Emma Orczy passed away in London on November 12, 1947, in London after a long, happy marriage and successful career.