Classics Made Modern: The Scarlet Pimpernel
Book Discussion
2026-09-15 11:00:00
2026-09-15 12:00:00
America/Chicago
Classics Made Modern: The Scarlet Pimpernel
Discuss classic titles with other readers. Bring a snack or get lunch at the Millennium Cafe after. Join the Facebook group or contact Lissa at classicsmodern@tscpl.org with questions.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Claire's Sunroom
Tuesday, September 15
11:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Claire's SunroomDiscuss classic titles with other readers. Bring a snack or get lunch at the Millennium Cafe after. Join the Facebook group or contact Lissa at classicsmodern@tscpl.org with questions.
Read the book or the ebook or listen to the audiobook
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy is a historical fiction novel published in 1905. Set during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, it follows a mysterious Englishman who rescues aristocrats from the guillotine. Sir Percy Blakeney appears to be merely a wealthy fop, but conceals a daring secret identity. When his wife Marguerite becomes entangled in a dangerous plot involving a French agent, she must uncover the truth about her husband before it's too late.
Check for availability of print copies through the library, ebook version is freely available through Project Gutenberg, ebook and audiobook versions through Hoopla are around 9 hours.
Alternative meeting time to discuss this title on Zoom is 2 pm, Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Get involved online
Interact with other readers by posting and commenting on the Classics Made Modern Facebook group.
Email classicsmodern@tscpl.org to receive occasional updates about upcoming titles, author background, discussion questions and more!
Check the upcoming schedule for future dates and titles!
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors/Writing |
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