The Scarlet Pimpernel
Robbing and Killing of Accused Traitor
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Set during the French Revolution, The Scarlet Pimpernel follows the daring efforts of an English aristocrat who secretly rescues people condemned by the revolutionary authorities. In public, Sir Percy Blakeney appears to be a foppish, inattentive gentleman; in secret, he leads a resourceful band devoted to smuggling fugitives to safety.
Radio adaptations bring the contrast between Percy’s languid social manner and his dangerous clandestine work to life through dialogue, suspense, and dramatic sound. The stories draw on disguises, narrow escapes, and the risks faced by those caught between revolutionary justice and the rescue network. Percy’s wife, Marguerite, is central to the emotional stakes of the tale.
The result blends adventure and intrigue with romance and period drama. Its appeal lies in the tension between the hero’s carefully maintained public mask and the courage and ingenuity behind it, as each rescue unfolds against a turbulent historical setting.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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