This second story in the Scarlet Pimpernel saga tells of Paul Déroulède, a non-aristocratic member of French society, who is unwillingly drawn into a duel with the young Vicomte de Marny which results in the Vicomte's death. The Duc de Marny forces his daughter Juliette to swear an oath of vengence for her brother's death.
After Juliette meets Déroulède and they spend time together, they fall in love, but Juliette must decide if she will fulfill her oath. When Déroulède's treasonous actions are revealed, the Scarlet Pimpernel becomes involved.
★★½
GENRE: Classics
CHARACTERS: Paul Déroulède, Vicomte De Marney, Juliette de Marcy
Series/ Progress: Scarlet Pimpernel/2
DATE READ: February 16 - February 25
NO. OF PAGES: 140
Challenges: 75, Category, TIOLI, AlphaKit
SOURCE: Nook Stockpile
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