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The Turbulent Duchess by Baroness Orczy is about the story of Marie Caroline Ferdinande Louise, an upstanding woman ruler of the French throne during the 19th century. Excerpt: "When our mothers were still in their teens, when women wore crinolines, and chignons and prunella boots, when Queen Victoria sat, a sorrowing widow, on the throne of England, and her son could look forward with assurance to succeeding her one day, when one drove four days in a calèche from York to London, and it took six months to get to Australia..."
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Baroness Emma Orczy, born Emma Magdalena Rosalia Maria Josefa Barbara Orczy on September 23, 1865, in Tarnaörs, Hungary, was an illustrious author best known for her classic adventure tale 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' (1905). Orczy moved to England with her family in 1880, where she later studied art at the Heatherley School of Fine Art and the Royal Academy of Arts, an influence that often permeated her literary works with vivid descriptions. Turning to writing, Orczy gained prominence in the literary world for her novels that adeptly combined romance with daring exploits, often set against historical backdrops. Her remarkable agility in weaving intricate narratives full of suspense and intrigue is evident in 'The Turbulent Duchess', which is just one of the numerous novels she penned in her prolific career. Orczy's literary style often drew upon her own aristocratic upbringing, lending an air of authenticity to the class distinctions and societal norms prevalent in her works. As a baroness, her portrayal of nobility came from a place of intimate knowledge, seamlessly blending fact and fiction in her historical romances and detective fiction. Her contributions to the literary canon extend beyond the 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' series, with her repertoire including other notable works such as 'The Nest of the Sparrowhawk' (1909) and 'Leatherface' (1916). Baroness Orczy's novels continue to capture the imagination of readers with their timeless themes of heroism, loyalty, and the fight against tyranny. She passed away on November 12, 1947, leaving behind a legacy that endures in the realm of classic literature.
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