The Laughing Cavalier: The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel

by Emmuska Orczy

Book Overview

The day had been spring-like-even hot; a very unusual occurrence in Holland at this time of year. Gilda Beresteyn had retired early to her room. She had dismissed Maria, whose chatterings grated upon her nerves, with the promise that she would call her later. Maria had arranged a tray of dainties on the table, a jug of milk, some fresh white bread and a little roast meat on a plate, for Gilda had eaten very little supper and it might happen that she...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1515060632
• ISBN13: 9781515060635
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"