In a famous novel, how is Sir Percy Blakeney otherwise known?
"The Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel The Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a 1937 British thriller film directed by Hanns Schwarz and starring Barry K. Barnes, Sophie Stewart, Margaretta Scott and James Mason. It is a sequel to the 1934 film ""The Scarlet Pimpernel"" based on the stories by Baroness Emmuska Orczy. France, 1794. Citizen Chauvelin lays a trap for his long-standing nemesis Sir Percy Blakeney (Barry K. Barnes) by kidnapping his wife (Sophie Stewart). The Scarlet Pimpernel, Sir Percy Blakeney, decides not to go back to France for a year after having promised this to his beloved wife,"
"Marguerite's love and courage amply proven, Percy's ardour is rekindled. Safely back on board their schooner, the ""Day Dream"", the happily reconciled couple returns to England. Sir Andrew marries the count's daughter, Suzanne. The title character, Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy English fop who transforms into a formidable swordsman and a quick-thinking escape artist, established the ""hero with a secret identity"" into popular culture, a trope that would be seen in subsequent literary creations such as Don Diego de la Vega (Zorro), Kent Allard/Lamont Cranston (The Shadow) and Bruce Wayne (Batman). The Scarlet Pimpernel exhibits characteristics that would become standard"
"eight years now-- ever since the true story of The Scarlet Pimpernel was put on record by the present author-- these gentle, kind, inquisitive friends have asked me to trace their descent back to an ancestor more remote than was Sir Percy, to one in fact who by his life and by his deeds stands forth from out the distant past as a conclusive proof that the laws which govern the principles of heredity are as unalterable as those that rule the destinies of the universe. They have pointed out to me that since Sir Percy Blakeney's was an exceptional"
"Emma Orczy Baroness Emma Magdolna Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála ""Emmuska"" Orczy de Orci (; 23 September 1865 – 12 November 1947) was a Hungarian-born British novelist and playwright. She is best known for her series of novels featuring the Scarlet Pimpernel, the alter ego of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy English fop who turns into a quick-thinking escape artist in order to save ill-fated French royalty from ""Madame Guillotine"" during the French revolution, establishing the ""hero with a secret identity"" into popular culture. Opening in London's West End on 5 January 1905, ""The Scarlet Pimpernel"" became a favourite of British"
"stuff"" is often used by football writers, commentators and fans when describing displays of great skill, or surprising results that go against the odds, in reference to the dramatic storylines that were the strip's trademark. Other comic books and graphic novels such as ""Eagle"", ""Valiant"", ""Warrior"", and ""2000 AD"" also flourished. Created by Emma Orczy in 1903, the Scarlet Pimpernel is the alter ego of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy English fop who transforms into a formidable swordsman and a quick-thinking escape artist, establishing the ""hero with a secret identity"" into popular culture. The Scarlet Pimpernel first appeared on stage"
"(sword), ability to out-think and outwit his adversaries, and a calling card (he leaves behind a scarlet pimpernel at each of his interventions). By drawing attention to his alter ego Blakeney he hides behind his public face as a slow thinking foppish playboy (like Bruce Wayne), and he also establishes a network of supporters, The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, that aid his endeavours. Orczy went on to write over a dozen sequels featuring Sir Percy Blakeney, his family, and the other members of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, of which the first, ""I Will Repay"" (1906), was the"
"Citizen Chauvelin Citizen Armand Chauvelin (""Citoyen Chauvelin"" in French) is the villain in Baroness Emmuska Orczy's classic novel ""The Scarlet Pimpernel"" and the various plays and movies derived from the work. He is cast as Sir Percy Blakeney's arch-enemy throughout the novel's many sequels and appears in almost all of them. The former ambassador to the United Kingdom (""The Scarlet Pimpernel"", ""The Elusive Pimpernel""), Chauvelin is both a representative in the National Assembly and the chief agent of the Committee of Public Safety. Chauvelin is a ruthless, amoral patriot who firmly believes that the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is"
"of the scheme and presently appears on the scene... The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a sequel book to the classic adventure tale, ""The Scarlet Pimpernel."" Written by Baroness Orczy and first published in 1919, the book consists of eleven short stories about Sir Percy Blakeney's exploits in rescuing various aristos and French citizens from the clutches of the guillotine. The stories, which are listed below, are set in 1793 but appear in no particular order. They occasionally refer to events in other books in the series. Madeleine Lannoy, whose husband was killed"
"The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a sequel book to the classic adventure tale, ""The Scarlet Pimpernel."" Written by Baroness Orczy and first published in 1919, the book consists of eleven short stories about Sir Percy Blakeney's exploits in rescuing various aristos and French citizens from the clutches of the guillotine. The stories, which are listed below, are set in 1793 but appear in no particular order. They occasionally refer to events in other books in the series. Madeleine Lannoy, whose husband was killed at Versailles defending the Queen from the mob, has"
"The Power of One (novel) The Power of One is a novel by Australian author Bryce Courtenay, first published in 1989. Set in South Africa during the 1930s and 1940s, it tells the story of an English boy who, through the course of the story, acquires the nickname of Peekay. (In the movie version, the protagonist's given name is Peter Phillip Kenneth Keith, but not in the book. The author identifies ""Peekay"" as a reference to his earlier nickname ""Pisskop"": Afrikaans for ""Pisshead."") It is written from the first person perspective, with Peekay narrating (as an adult, looking back) and"
"Pendennis The History of Pendennis: His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy (1848–50) is a novel by the English author William Makepeace Thackeray. It is set in 19th-century England, particularly in London. The main hero is a young English gentleman Arthur Pendennis, who is born in the country and sets out for London to seek his place in life and society. The novel took two years for Thackeray to write and, in line with other Thackeray's works, most notably ""Vanity Fair"", it offers an insightful and satiric picture of human character and aristocratic society. The characters include"
"(1903) and then in novel (1905), and became very popular with the British public. He exhibits characteristics that became standard superhero conventions in comic books, including the penchant for disguise, use of a signature weapon (sword), ability to out-think and outwit his adversaries, and a calling card (he leaves behind a scarlet pimpernel at his interventions). Drawing attention to his alter ego Blakeney he hides behind his public face as a meek, slow thinking foppish playboy (like Bruce Wayne), and he establishes a network of supporters, The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, that aid his endeavours. In the 1980s, a"
"Mr Bleaney ""Mr Bleaney"" is a poem by British poet Philip Larkin, written in May 1955. It was first published in ""The Listener"" on 8 September 1955 and later included in Larkin's 1964 anthology ""The Whitsun Weddings"". The speaker in the poem is renting a room and compares his situation to that of its previous occupant, a Mr Bleaney. Larkin had previously used the surname Bleaney in his first novel ""Jill"" in 1946, where Bleaney is named as a classmate of the hero, John Kemp, at ""Huddlesford Grammar School"", somewhere in Lancashire. But the reader is not told his Christian"
"for production in the West End. Initially, it drew small audiences, but the play ran four years in London, broke many stage records, was translated and produced in other countries, and underwent several revivals. This theatrical success generated huge sales for the novel. Orczy went on to write over a dozen sequels featuring Sir Percy Blakeney, his family, and the other members of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, of which the first, ""I Will Repay"" (1906), was the most popular. Set between 1832 and 1901 England, beginning with the Reform Act 1832 and including the reign of Queen Victoria."
"leader Maximilien Robespierre wishes to question him further. The countess and her daughter are rescued and spirited away to England. Back in Paris, Robespierre meets with Chauvelin, the republic's new ambassador to Britain, to discuss the problem of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Summoning the Count de Tournay, they offer him his life in return for information from his English contacts as to the Pimpernel's true identity. The Scarlet Pimpernel is Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy English baronet and friend of the Prince of Wales. Sir Percy cultivates the image of a fop in order to throw off suspicion. His pose is"
"a successful start to his stud career, getting the Oaks winner Juliette Marny in his first crop of foals. His other notable winners included Julio Mariner, Tyrnavos, Mountain Lodge and Roseate Tern. Through his daughter Percy’s Lass, he is the broodmare sire of the Derby winner Sir Percy. Blakeney died in 1992 and is buried at the National Stud. Blakeney (horse) Blakeney (1966–1992) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. He won the Derby at Epsom as a three-year-old in 1969 and was one of the few winners of the race to campaign successfully at four. He later had a"
"and he enters Parliament through his own honest efforts. Pendennis The History of Pendennis: His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy (1848–50) is a novel by the English author William Makepeace Thackeray. It is set in 19th-century England, particularly in London. The main hero is a young English gentleman Arthur Pendennis, who is born in the country and sets out for London to seek his place in life and society. The novel took two years for Thackeray to write and, in line with other Thackeray's works, most notably ""Vanity Fair"", it offers an insightful and satiric picture"
"2007 McInnerny spoke candidly about his love of ITV sitcoms, after receiving criticism for his views expressed on the BBC cult show: Since 2012, McInnerny has also been a patron of the Norwich Film Festival. Tim McInnerny Tim McInnerny ( ; born 18 September 1956) is an English actor. He is known for his many roles on television and stage. Early in his career he featured as Lord Percy Percy and Captain Darling in the ""Blackadder"" series. McInnerny was born in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, the son of Mary Joan (née Gibbings) and William Ronald McInnerny. He was brought up in"
"to out-think and outwit his adversaries, and a calling card (he leaves behind a scarlet pimpernel at each of his interventions). By drawing attention to his alter ego Blakeney he hides behind his public face as a slow thinking foppish playboy (like Bruce Wayne), and he also establishes a network of supporters, The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, that aid his endeavours. Starting in the 1930s, the concept of crime-fighters, superheroes, and vigilantes (and their adversaries) adopting secret identities became more widespread in dime novels, pulp magazines, comic books, old-time radio dramas, movie serials, and other popular fiction and such"
"non-related Revolutionary-period novels reference the Scarlet Pimpernel or the League, most notably ""The Bronze Eagle"" (1915). ""The Life and Exploits of the Scarlet Pimpernel"", a fictional biography of Percy Blakeney published in 1938, named the nineteen members of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Orczy did not publish her Pimpernel stories as a strict chronological series, and in fact, the settings of the books in their publication sequence may vary forward or backward in time by months or centuries. While some readers enjoy following the author's development of the Pimpernel character as it was realised, others prefer to read the"
"but in reality a formidable swordsman and a quick-thinking escape artist. The band of gentlemen who assist him are the only ones who know of his secret identity. He is known by his symbol, a simple flower, the scarlet pimpernel (""Anagallis arvensis""). Marguerite Blakeney, his French wife, does not share his secret. She is approached by the new French envoy to England with a threat to her brother's life if she does not aid in the search for the Pimpernel. She aids him, and then discovers that the Pimpernel is also very dear to her. She sails to France to"
"superhero conventions, including the penchant for disguise, use of a signature weapon (sword), ability to out-think and outwit his adversaries, and a calling card (he leaves behind a scarlet pimpernel at each of his interventions). By drawing attention to his alter ego Blakeney he hides behind his public face as a slow thinking foppish playboy (like Bruce Wayne), and he also establishes a network of supporters, The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, that aid his endeavours. The popular success of the novel is considered to be based on the myth of the aristocratic hero with a double life, along with"
"Blackjack is unfailingly loyal to Percy, and on several occasions manages to save Percy's life. Blackjack always calls Percy ""boss"" and is quite fond of sugar cubes and doughnuts. Blackjack has two friends named Porkpie and Guido, both white pegasi, who sometimes accompany him. All three are intelligent beings capable of interacting with other demigods independent of their horse-to-human translator, Percy. Percy's second magical companion is Mrs. O'Leary, who is introduced in the fourth novel, ""Battle of the Labyrinth"". She is a hellhound that he receives from Daedalus (whom Percy meets as a sword master named Quintus) before the inventor"
"A fight ensues and Peekay puts all he has learned in his life to destroy the Judge. After defeating the Judge, Peekay carves a Union Jack and the initials ""PK"" over the Swastika in the Judge's arm. He then walks into the night. ""The Power of One"" is Bryce Courtenay's best known book. It has been translated into 18 languages, has sold more than 8 million copies and has been made into a Hollywood film. The Power of One (novel) The Power of One is a novel by Australian author Bryce Courtenay, first published in 1989. Set in South Africa"
"to obey"", is engaged in rescuing their French counterparts from the daily executions of the Reign of Terror. Their leader, the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel, takes his nickname from the small red flower he draws on his messages. Despite being the talk of London society, only his followers and possibly the Prince of Wales know the Pimpernel's true identity. Like many others, Marguerite is entranced by the Pimpernel's daring exploits. At a ball attended by the Blakeneys, a verse by Percy about the ""elusive Pimpernel"" makes the rounds and amuses the other guests. Meanwhile, Marguerite is blackmailed by Citizen Chauvelin, the"
"Barry K. Barnes Barry K. Barnes (27 December 1906, London, England – 12 January 1965, London, England) was an English film and stage actor. The son of Horatio Nelson Barnes and Anne Mackintosh Barnes, he was born and died in London. He appeared in sixteen films between 1936 and 1947. He played Sir Percy Blakeney in the 1937 film ""Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel"". His film career was cut short in 1947 due to an undiagnosable illness contracted during the war. He was married to actress Diana Churchill, and worked with his wife on stage during the 1940s and 1950s,"
"evening she upholds the shadowy fantasy of the family's nobility. She falls in love with Howard Tracy (Viscount Berkeley) at first sight and later renounces her aspirations of aristocracy in order to be with him. Berkeley Rossmore (Howard Tracy): The only son and heir of the Earl of Rossmore. According to the narrative, his full name is the Honourable Kirkcudbright Llanover Marjoribanks Sellers Viscount-Berkeley, of Cholmondeley Castle, Warwickshire(which the narrative tells us is pronounced ""K'koobry Thlanover Marshbanks Sellers Vycount Barkly, of Chumly Castle, Warrikshr""). At the beginning of the novel, Berkeley announces his intention to go to America and ""change"
"Edward Henry Blakeney Edward Henry Blakeney (15 August 1869 – August 1955) was an English classical scholar and poet, born in Mitcham. He died in his hometown Winchester. Edward Henry Blakeney was the son of William Blakeney of Westward Ho!, a Paymaster-in-Chief in the Navy. He was educated at Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge, graduating B.A. in 1891 and M.A. in 1895. From 1895 to 1901 he was headmaster of Sir Roger Manwood's School in Sandwich, from 1901 to 1904 headmaster of Sir William Borlase's Grammar School in Marlow, and from 1904 to 1918 headmaster of King's School, Ely."
"Just, a beautiful French actress, is the wife of wealthy English fop Sir Percy Blakeney, a baronet. Before their marriage, Marguerite took revenge upon the Marquis de St. Cyr, who had ordered her brother to be beaten for his romantic interest in the Marquis' daughter, with the unintended consequence of the Marquis and his sons being sent to the guillotine. When Percy found out, he became estranged from his wife. Marguerite, for her part, became disillusioned with Percy's shallow, dandyish lifestyle. Meanwhile, the ""League of the Scarlet Pimpernel"", a secret society of twenty English aristocrats, ""one to command, and nineteen"
"Claudette in 'A Good Name'. The Scarlet Pimpernel (TV series) The Scarlet Pimpernel is a series of television drama programmes loosely based on Baroness Emmuska Orczy's series of novels, set during the French Revolution. It stars Richard E. Grant as Sir Percy Blakeney, and his alter ego, the eponymous hero. The first series also starred Elizabeth McGovern as his wife Marguerite and Martin Shaw as the Pimpernel's archrival, Paul Chauvelin. Robespierre was played by Ronan Vibert. It was filmed in the Czech Republic and scored by a Czech composer, Michal Pavlíček. Caroline Carver won a Royal Television Society Best Actress"
"whom Sir Percy has met and is attempting to rescue. His followers, such as Lord Tony Dewhurst, Sir Andrew Ffoulkes, Lord Hastings, and Armand St. Just (Marguerite's brother), also take their turn in major roles. In addition to the direct sequels about Sir Percy and his league, Orczy's related books include ""The Laughing Cavalier"" (1914) and ""The First Sir Percy"" (1921), about an ancestor of the Pimpernel's; ""Pimpernel and Rosemary"" (1924), about a descendant; and ""The Scarlet Pimpernel Looks at the World"" (1933), a depiction of the 1930s world from the point of view of Sir Percy. Some of her"
"Pemberley Pemberley is the fictional country estate owned by Fitzwilliam Darcy, the male protagonist in Jane Austen's novel ""Pride and Prejudice"". It is located near the fictional town of Lambton, and believed by some to be based on Chatsworth House, near Bakewell in Derbyshire. In describing the estate, Austen uses uncharacteristically explicit symbolism to represent the geographical home of the man at the centre of the novel. On first visiting the estate, Elizabeth Bennet is charmed by the beauty of the surrounding countryside, as indeed she is by Mr. Darcy himself. Elizabeth had already rejected Mr. Darcy's first proposal by"
"the Baronetage and wrote his final book on ""The Baronetage"" in 1977. Sir Martin Lindsay, 1st Baronet Lieutenant Colonel Sir Martin Alexander Lindsay, 1st Baronet, (22 August 1905 – 5 May 1981) was a British Army officer, polar explorer, politician and author. He first came to national attention in the 1930s, as a Polar explorer in Greenland. His front-line service during the Second World War, during which he commanded a battalion and was decorated for bravery, further added to his reputation. Immediately after the war he went into politics and served as a Member of Parliament for nearly two decades."