Scarlet by Jen Geigle Johnson
Genres: Historical,Romance,Suspense
Paperback, 256 pages
Published May 1st 2018 by Covenant Communications Inc.
Book Summary
The roads in and out of Paris are heavily guarded, but the dead have easy passage out of the city. A ragged old woman transports the coffins of the most recent victims of the guillotine and is waved on unimpeded. Later, the same crone watches five French aristocrats step out of their coffins unscathed. Not beheaded but spirited away to safety by that most elusive of spies: the Pimpernel. Or, as she's known in polite society, Lady Scarlet Cavendish. When not assuming her secret identity as a hero of the French Revolution, Scarlet presents herself as a fashionable, featherbrained young widow flitting about London. In truth, this façade is merely a diversion designed to conceal her clandestine work in France. Among members of the doomed French aristocracy, the Pimpernel is renowned for her bravery and cunning. But when tasked with rescuing handsome Comte Matteo Durand, she faces an unprecedented challenge: she is falling in love with the man. If ever there were a time to keep her head, it is now— because in a world brimming with intrigue, she is not the only one harboring secrets. And if Scarlet doesn't take care, Madame la Guillotine may finally catch up with the Pimpernel.
My Review
History fascinates me, it always has. That is why I am so quick to read a newly releasing historical novel that interests me. That being said I quickly grabbed this one upon it's release. With that being said I have not read the original Scarlet Pimpernel. This book fascinated me, I was captivated really. It was so hard to put down. First of all the cover s gorgeous and really drew me in. This is the author's own unique twist on the Scarlet Pimpernel. She has very clearly spent a lot of time historically researching this. Scarlet is an amazing woman strong mentally and physically, she had an undeniable intelligence about her and her wit is unmatched. Incredibly she goes on deadly missions time after time but she is unfazed by the thought of this. The prisons,the guillotine, the manipulation,bravery, it's all here. Richly historical, you will not want to rush through this one but rather savor it! Pub Date 01 May 2018 I received a complimentary copy from Covenant Communications through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own. See more of my reviews on my bloghttps://cnnamongirl.wixsite.com/website (less)