The Man in Grey

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The book highlights the life and works of Baroness Orczy, a pioneering novelist known for her iconic character, Sir Percy Blakeney, who heroically saves French aristocrats during the Revolution. Her series, starting with "The Scarlet Pimpernel," includes numerous sequels that delve into the adventures of Blakeney and the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Additionally, Orczy contributed to the mystery genre with works like "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard," featuring one of the first female detectives, and was a founding member of the Detection Club.