Elusive: An electrifying retelling of the Scarlet Pimpernel packed with magic and vampires

By Genevieve Cogman

Book Overview

Revolutionary France is full of blood and bite as the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel faces vampires vying for power in the thrilling sequel to Scarlet, a Sunday Times bestseller. Featuring Genevieve Cogman's trademark wit and fast-paced plotting, Elusive is the second book in the Scarlet Revolution Trilogy. Eleanor, once a lowly English maid, is now a member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, known for their daring deeds and rescuing aristocrat vampires from the guillotine. Eleanor and the League are investigating the disappearance of Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand, the notorious French statesman and diplomat. But they soon uncover two vampire parties feuding for power, and learn that Talleyrand's disappearance is part of a bigger, more dangerous scheme - one that threatens to throw France into bloody chaos. Perfect for fans of The Invisible Library series, Kim Newman, and Gail Carriger, Elusive is the gripping follow-up to Scarlet, a witty and inventive retelling of Baroness Orczy's beloved novel and stage play, The Scarlet Pimpernel.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 152908377X
• ISBN13: 9781529083774
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Tor UK
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.4" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up