Castles in the Air

Name: Castles in the Air
Author: Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

By Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

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A rogue recounts a series of episodic memoirs chronicling his comic and often ignoble career in Paris and beyond. Self-described as an unblushing liar, thief and forger who nonetheless served successive regimes as a confidential agent, he narrates petty schemes, narrow escapes and social masquerades with genial vanity and a resigned outlook. Fragmentary notes are framed by an editor's foreword and arranged into short anecdotal chapters that balance humour and pathos, and that highlight his dependence on a meek associate whose loyalty complicates his character.

About the Author

Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

Baroness Emmuska Orczy was a Hungarian-born British author and playwright, best known for her creation of the character the Scarlet Pimpernel, a daring hero of the French Revolution. Her novel "The Scarlet Pimpernel" introduced readers to a world of adventure and intrigue, blending romance with historical fiction. Orczy's works often feature themes of bravery and loyalty, reflecting her own experiences as a refugee from Hungary. In addition to her famous series, she wrote numerous novels and plays, including "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard" and "I Will Repay," showcasing her versatility across genres. Her contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the realm of adventure fiction.