The First Sir Percy

UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1920. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The First Sir Percy by Baroness Orczy First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1920. No previous owner's inscriptions or marks. Contents and edges free of foxing, unblemished throughout. Covers are VG. In like original pictorial dust jacket with publisher's printed price of 8/6 to spine. "The First Sir Percy" is a novel written by Hungarian-British author Baroness Emmuska Orczy, best known for her famous character, the Scarlet Pimpernel. The novel was first published in 1921 and is part of the broader Scarlet Pimpernel series. In "The First Sir Percy," the story serves as a prequel to the adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel, providing readers with insight into the early life and adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney before he adopts his famous alter ego. The novel explores his experiences, exploits, and the events that ultimately lead him to become the elusive and heroic Scarlet Pimpernel. Baroness Orczy's work is known for its swashbuckling and adventurous tales of heroism and daring rescues. "The First Sir Percy" adds depth to the beloved character's backstory and is a must-read for fans of the Scarlet Pimpernel series.