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Castles in the Air

Castles in the Air

Von: Baroness Emma Orczy
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Step into the intriguing world of Baroness Emma Orczy, a British novelist of Hungarian descent, renowned for her captivating tales, particularly the Scarlet Pimpernel series. Castles in the Air, published in 1921, offers a delightful glimpse into the life of a French rogue navigating early 19th-century Paris. This work can be seen as a collection of short stories, woven together by the charismatic and unscrupulous Ratichon, whose audacious exploits reveal a man of vanity and cunning. As Orczy writes in the foreword, he is an unblushing liar, thief, a forger—anything you will, yet he ultimately earns a surprising respect from the very society that should have condemned him. Join us as we explore the charming yet morally ambiguous life of this unforgettable character.Copyright Culture and Heritage classics
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    Step into the intriguing world of Baroness Emma Orczy, a British novelist of Hungarian descent, renowned for her captivating tales, particularly the Scarlet Pimpernel series. Castles in the Air, published in 1921, offers a delightful glimpse into the life of a French rogue navigating early 19th-century Paris. This work can be seen as a collection of short stories, woven together by the charismatic and unscrupulous Ratichon, whose audacious exploits reveal a man of vanity and cunning. As Orczy writes in the foreword, he is an unblushing liar, thief, a forger—anything you will, yet he ultimately earns a surprising respect from the very society that should have condemned him. Join us as we explore the charming yet morally ambiguous life of this unforgettable character.
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    37 Min.
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    Step into the intriguing world of Baroness Emma Orczy, a British novelist of Hungarian descent, renowned for her captivating tales, particularly the Scarlet Pimpernel series. Castles in the Air, published in 1921, offers a delightful glimpse into the life of a French rogue navigating early 19th-century Paris. This work can be seen as a collection of short stories, woven together by the charismatic and unscrupulous Ratichon, whose audacious exploits reveal a man of vanity and cunning. As Orczy writes in the foreword, he is an unblushing liar, thief, a forger—anything you will, yet he ultimately earns a surprising respect from the very society that should have condemned him. Join us as we explore the charming yet morally ambiguous life of this unforgettable character.
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    26 Min.
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    Step into the intriguing world of Baroness Emma Orczy, a British novelist of Hungarian descent, renowned for her captivating tales, particularly the Scarlet Pimpernel series. Castles in the Air, published in 1921, offers a delightful glimpse into the life of a French rogue navigating early 19th-century Paris. This work can be seen as a collection of short stories, woven together by the charismatic and unscrupulous Ratichon, whose audacious exploits reveal a man of vanity and cunning. As Orczy writes in the foreword, he is an unblushing liar, thief, a forger—anything you will, yet he ultimately earns a surprising respect from the very society that should have condemned him. Join us as we explore the charming yet morally ambiguous life of this unforgettable character.
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    25 Min.
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