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  • Lady Molly Of Scotland Yard
    Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy
    In the shadowy streets of early 20th century London, where the fog thickens and mysteries abound, emerges a female detective protagonist who defies convention and outwits the sharpest minds. Her investigative adventures captivate the senses, drawing readers into a world where every clue is a thread in an intricate tapestry of crime mystery stories. This compelling short story c...
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    20,38 €

  • The Case of Miss Elliott
    Emmuska Orczy Baroness Orczy / H. M. (Henry Matthew) Brock
    Enter the captivating realm of classic British detective fiction with Baroness Emmuska Orczy’s 'The case of Miss Elliott.' As a renowned author of early 20th-century mystery stories, Orczy carved out a significant place in English literature, captivating audiences with her sophisticated narratives and ingenious plots. This particular volume stands as a prime example of her grou...
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    25,10 €

  • The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel
    Baroness Orczy
    The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1919) by Baroness Orczy is a collection of short stories that follow the daring exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney-the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel-and his loyal band of English gentlemen known as the League. Set during the French Revolution, the tales show how the League repeatedly risks their lives to rescue innocent aristocrats and others con...
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    19,13 €

  • Flower o’ the lily
    Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy
    In the enchanting pages of 'Flower o’ the Lily: A Romance of Old Cambray,' readers are transported to a bygone era where love and adventure intertwine amidst the backdrop of the Victorian age. This captivating love story, long out of print and now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions, invites you to experience a timeless romance that resonates with the heart and soul.Set in t...
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    20,84 €

  • The Tangled Skein
    Baroness Orczy
    The tangled skein explores the fragile balance between power, perception, and belief in a world ruled by political uncertainty and religious fervor. Against a richly textured historical backdrop, the narrative examines how suspicion and fear can transform public spaces into arenas of accusation and spectacle. It portrays the tension between personal agency and societal judgment...
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    14,27 €

  • Nicolette A Tale Of Old Provence
    Baroness Emmuska Orczy
    Nicolette: A tale of old provence begins with the crumbling grandeur of a ch teau, a silent relic of a noble past diminished by time and hardship. Against this fading backdrop, a tender bond forms between a young girl and a boy tied by birth to the house’s lingering legacy. Their friendship unfolds in sun-drenched meadows and moss-covered ruins, infused with imagination, memory...
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    13,82 €

  • Pimpernel and Rosemary
    Emmuska Orczy Baroness Orczy
    Return to the thrilling era of the French Revolution in Emmuska Orczy’s 'Pimpernel and Rosemary,' a captivating tale of adventure and romance. This historical fiction, focusing on the exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney, delves into a world of daring rescues and hidden identities. As the Scarlet Pimpernel, Blakeney risks everything to save French aristocrats from the guillotine.Orcz...
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    25,20 €

  • The Noble Rogue
    Emmuska Orczy Baroness Orczy
    Dive into the intrigue and suspense of 17th-century England with Baroness Orczy Orczy’s 'The Noble Rogue,' a captivating tale set against the backdrop of the infamous Popish Plot. This historical fiction masterfully weaves together conspiracy and mystery, offering a glimpse into a tumultuous period of English history.Explore the atmosphere of suspicion and fear that gripped the...
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    26,18 €

  • Nicolette
    Emmuska Orczy Baroness Orczy
    Return to old Provence with Baroness Orczy’s 'Nicolette: a tale of old Provence,' a captivating work of historical fiction. Immerse yourself in a bygone era of French history, where aristocracy and romance intertwine. This timeless tale, set against the vibrant backdrop of Provence, France, explores universal themes of love and society.Experience the allure of a meticulously cr...
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    20,06 €

  • The Emperor’s Candlesticks
    Emmuska Orczy Baroness Orczy
    Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Austria, Emmuska Orczy’s 'The Emperor’s Candlesticks' weaves a captivating tale of romance, espionage, and aristocratic intrigue. This meticulously reproduced historical fiction classic plunges readers into a world of secrets and deception, where appearances can be deceiving and loyalty is a dangerous game. As Carnival celebrations mask ...
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    20,14 €

  • Flower O’ the Lily
    Emmuska Orczy Baroness Orczy
    Step back in time with Baroness Orczy’s 'Flower o’ the Lily: A romance of old Cambray,' a captivating work of historical fiction set against the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution. Orczy, celebrated for her thrilling tales of adventure and romance, transports readers to Cambrai, France, immersing them in a world of passion and peril.This meticulously prepared edition ...
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    27,86 €

  • The Man In Grey
    Emmuska Orczy Baroness Orczy
    Venture into the heart of revolutionary France with Baroness Emmuska Orczy’s 'The Man in Grey: Being Episodes of the Chovan Conspiracies in Normandy during the First Empire.' This historical fiction adventure plunges readers into a world of intrigue and danger amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Chouan uprising.Experience the thrill of a gripping mystery woven into the fabric...
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    23,05 €

  • By the Gods Beloved
    Emmuska Orczy Baroness Orczy / Margaret West Kinney / Troy Kinney
    Emmuska Orczy, the celebrated author of 'The Scarlet Pimpernel,' transports readers to the heart of ancient Egypt in 'By the gods beloved,' a sweeping tale of romance and adventure set against the backdrop of the vast Libyan Desert.This meticulously republished historical fiction immerses you in a world of pharaohs and forgotten gods, where love and destiny intertwine. Experien...
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    23,11 €

  • A Sheaf of Bluebells
    Emmuska Orczy Baroness Orczy
    Set against the backdrop of revolutionary France, Baroness Orczy’s 'A Sheaf of Bluebells' transports readers to a world of intrigue and high stakes. This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic tale of historical fiction, blending romance and adventure amidst the turmoil of the French Revolution and its aftermath.Explore the lives of those caught between the aristocracy...
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    27,07 €

  • Unravelled Knots
    Emmuska Orczy Baroness Orczy
    Dive into the intricate world of 'Unravelled Knots,' a collection of compelling detective stories by Baroness Emmuska Orczy. This volume, steeped in the atmosphere of early 20th-century English fiction, offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era. Known for her skill in crafting historical narratives and mysteries, Orczy presents a series of intriguing puzzles for the reader...
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    25,20 €

  • Beau Brocade
    Emmuska Orczy Baroness Orczy / H. M. (Henry Matthew) Brock
    Venture into 18th-century England with Baroness Orczy’s thrilling romance, 'Beau Brocade: A Romance.' This classic historical fiction novel immerses readers in a world of adventure, intrigue, and daring escapades.Set against the backdrop of a bygone era, this tale explores the lives touched by brigands and the shadowed paths of those living outside the law. Orczy, a master of h...
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    21,13 €

  • His Majesty’s Well-Beloved
    Emmuska Orczy Baroness Orczy
    Step back into 17th-century England with Baroness Orczy’s historical fiction, 'His Majesty’s Well-Beloved: An episode in the life of Mr. Thomas Betterton as told by his friend John Honeywood.' This captivating tale offers a glimpse into the world of the Restoration period through the eyes of those who lived it.Centered around the life of the celebrated actor Thomas Betterton, a...
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    20,05 €

  • Unto Cæsar
    Emmuska Orczy Baroness Orczy
    Step back into the heart of the Roman Empire with Baroness Orczy’s compelling historical fiction, 'Unto Caesar.' Immerse yourself in a world of political intrigue and power struggles during the reign of Caligula. This classic tale transports you to ancient Rome, exploring the complexities and dangers surrounding one of history’s most infamous emperors.Orczy, celebrated for her ...
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    25,26 €

  • Castles in the Air
    Emmuska Orczy Baroness Orczy
    Immerse yourself in 'Castles in the Air,' a captivating adventure from Baroness Emmuska Orczy, the acclaimed author of classic historical fiction. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a tale steeped in the romance and intrigue of aristocracy and castles.Explore a world of daring exploits and timeless passions as the story unfolds. Fans of adventure stories and hist...
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    21,01 €

  • The case of Miss Elliott
    Baroness Emmuska Orczy
    The Case of Miss Elliott was Baroness Orczy’s first collection of detective stories. It appeared in 1905 and featured the first of her detective characters, The Old Man in the Corner, who solves mysteries without leaving his chair.This is one of three books of short stories featuring Orczy’s armchair detective, and although the first published it is second chronologically. The ...
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    16,34 €

  • The Scarlet Pimpernel
    Baroness Orczy
    The Scarlet Pimpernel is a historical adventure novel by Baroness Orczy, set during the French Revolution (1792). It is one of the earliest and most famous spy and superhero-like adventure stories, influencing later heroes like Batman and Zorro.During the Reign of Terror in revolutionary France, thousands of aristocrats face execution by the guillotine. However, a mysterious En...
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    22,46 €

  • The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel
    Baroness Emma Orczy
    The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1922) is one of the later novels in Baroness Emma Orczy’s Scarlet Pimpernel series, continuing the adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, the daring English aristocrat who secretly rescues victims from the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution. ...
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    24,95 €

  • The Laughing Cavalier
    Baroness Orczy
    The Laughing Cavalier (1913) by Baroness Emma Orczy is a prequel to The Scarlet Pimpernel, set in the Netherlands in 1623, during the early 17th century. It follows the adventures of Percy Blakeney’s ancestor, Percy Blakeney, aka 'Diogenes', a charming and daring soldier of fortune who gets caught up in political intrigue, romance, and danger. ...
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    30,74 €

  • El Dorado
    Baroness Orczy
    El Dorado (1913) by Baroness Emma Orczy is a sequel to The Scarlet Pimpernel and one of the most famous books in the series. It is particularly significant because it served as the basis for the 1919 film adaptation of The Scarlet Pimpernel. The novel continues the adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney, the daring English aristocrat who risks his life to rescue victims of the French...
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    29,92 €

  • The Old Man in the Corner
    Baroness Orczy
    The Old Man in the Corner (1908) is a collection of classic detective short stories by Baroness Orczy, best known for The Scarlet Pimpernel. Unlike traditional detective stories where a professional sleuth actively solves crimes, this book features an armchair detective, a nameless, mysterious old man who sits in a tea shop, unravels complex mysteries, and explains them to a yo...
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    20,00 €

  • By The Gods Beloved
    Baroness Orczy
    'By The Gods Beloved' is a historical adventure novel set against the backdrop of ancient Egyptian history and archaeology. The narrative follows two friends as they embark on a perilous journey in search of a mythical land, navigating both the vast Libyan desert and the mysteries of the past. Their expedition is driven by an obsession with unraveling the secrets of an ancient ...
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    15,98 €

  • The Scarlet Pimpernel
    Baroness Orczy
    A daring English aristocrat, a cunning disguise, and a mission to rescue French nobility from the guillotine. Behind every escape, a mysterious hero leaves his mark-the scarlet pimpernel. Will anyone discover the identity of this elusive savior?Set during the French Revolution, The Scarlet Pimpernel follows the thrilling exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney, a seemingly frivolous Eng...
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    17,43 €

  • The Nest of the Sparrowhawk
    Emmuska Baroness Orczy
    The Nest of the Sparrowhawk is a historical romance set in 17th-century England. The story follows a cunning nobleman, Sir Marmaduke, who devises a scheme to secure wealth through deception, only to be met with unexpected twists and moral reckoning. Filled with suspense, intrigue, and vivid depictions of Restoration England, the novel combines mystery with themes of love, loyal...
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    23,65 €

  • The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel
    Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy
    The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not mad...
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    22,62 €

  • The Scarlet Pimpernel(Illustrated)
    Baroness Orczy
    Illustrated Edition: This special edition of The Scarlet Pimpernel includes beautiful illustrations, a detailed summary, an author biography, and a comprehensive list of key characters.The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy is a thrilling historical adventure set during the French Revolution. First published in 1905, the novel introduces Sir Percy Blakeney, a seemingly frivolo...
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    25,96 €


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