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The Laughing Cavalier
Author: Baroness Orczy
Hard cover in fair condition. 1914 edition.
The Laughing Cavalier by Baroness Orczy is a swashbuckling historical romance set in 17th-century Holland, serving as a prequel to her famed Scarlet Pimpernel series. The novel follows the dashing and witty Diogenes, a carefree adventurer with a sharp sword and sharper tongue, who becomes embroiled in political intrigue when he agrees to help rescue the beautiful Gilda Beresteyn, the daughter of a wealthy Dutch nobleman. Initially motivated by money, Diogenes gradually finds himself drawn to Gilda and her cause, all while evading powerful enemies and plotting against conspirators threatening the Dutch Republic. Rich in action, disguise, and romantic tension, the novel blends historical detail with Orczy’s trademark flair for heroic drama and gallant adventure.
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