The Scarlet Pimpernel (Abridged) Audiobook

" I had forgotten how fun this book was to read. One of the great ones. "

" This is one I never read growing up, and since I have added it to my class reading schedule, I decided to read it! Will let ya know! "

" The book starts excitingly and mysteriously enough, but end with a whimper instead of a bang and rather too quickly. The movie staring Anthony Andrews and Jane Seymour improves upon a well conceived if poorly executed plot. "

" Such a wonderful book!!!! Can't wait for the 2015(isn) movie version with Neil Jackson, if it is still in development. "

" One of my favorite books of all time! It has romance and action all tied up in one! Amazing book! "

" I love this book! The beginning was a little slow, but once I got into it I couldn't put it down. Hurray for the Scarlet Pimpernel! "

" A fun adventure romp through Robspierre's reign of terror in Revolutionary France, especially if you can stomach the baroness' royalist propaganda. Chauvelin is one of my favourite literary villains. "

" It has been almost 20 years since I last read the Scarlet Pimpernel, and I have wanted to read it again since finishing the The Game of Kings (The Lymond Chronicles #1). The book is as clever, fast-paced, and as filled with intrigue as I remembered it. "

" Very entertaining, even if it is fairly obvious. And when you consider that this was early in her novel writing career, it's more impressive. "

" An excellent book with good plot, characters and setting. The protagonist is slightly annoying at times but this is more than compensated for by the fantastic plot. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. "

" One of the best lesser known classics. I have read it too many times to count and look forward to reading it many more times. "

" Truly enjoyed the read. Even if the final rescue & escape seemed a bit exaggerated. If my 'to-read' list weren't years long I'd like to enjoy some of Baroness Emmuska Magdaleena Rosalia Maria Josepha Barbara Orczy's other works. [ps. May you all have a Merry Christmas.] "

" for the Jane Austen book club; delightful read! never read it before, but what fun. "

" This was a really fun read with a lot of adventure and a bit of French history thrown in (the Reign of Terror in the 1790's). "

" Lovely and cute and adorable. I'm going to re-watch the movie. "

" I had no idea what it was about. I thought it was going to be a Jane Austen type book. I was pleasantly surprised. It was a feel-good book. "

" Ive been trying to read this book forever. I saw wishbone do it in the 90's and I loved the story. Sadly, back then I accidentally read the scarlet letter instead. That scared me off till now. "

" Amazing classic-it has it all-adventure and romance and history combined! Loved listening to this reader. He had the accents and different voices for each character. "

" Delivered more than promised and now I'm a little bit in love with Sir Percy and more so with Lady Blakeney! And who doesn't enjoy a villain who, when anticipating capture of the hero, "rubbed his bony, talon-like hands one against the other, with a gesture of fiendish satisfaction!" "

" This was one of my FAVORITE books growing up! Such a great story -very exciting! "

" One of my top 3 favorite books of all time! I love the wit and irony that is entwined throughout this book. "

" I thought I had read this book years ago, but I really didn't remember how much it is about Lady Blakeney and so much less about the title character himself. Still, love the style and the language of this period of fiction. "

" My favorite book of all time! History and espionage! "

" I really enjoyed the book. It was a fun adventure story. Not terribly long, but a fairly quick and entertaining read. "

" I love the adventure and romance. The second time through I started to catch Orczy's tongue-in-cheek toward her heroine. I hadn't realized the first time through how DRAMATIC everything is for Marguerite. Fun! "

" They seek there, They seek him here - refrain throughout the book - I cannot remember all the titles that I read but best in adventure reading. "

" This is the best book based in the French Revolution I have ever read. To me it explained why the French citizens hated their nobles. And you can't help but love the league of the scarlet pimpernel and Sir Percy's ingenuity! "

" Loved it! Didn't want to put it down! It's a mystery, a love story and an adventure story all in one. Another story to inspire me to study the French Revolution! "

" I cannot imagine this book included in the Everyman's Library Childrens' Classics, but it is!! along with Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, etc. I suppose for older children, it certainly has suspense and mystery. I certainly enjoyed it. "

" I absolutely adored this story! It is a tale that has suspense, mystery, adventure, humor, and love...how could anyone not love this classic book? "

" Good adventure, so-so writing. Especially choppy start, but it smoothed out a few chapters in. I think my girls (the 10yo & 7yo) will enjoy it. "