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Originally Posted by gmw
My first post is question: Was this story new to any of you? (Had not read it before, nor watched any of the films?)
I want to know that because I'm curious to know whether the identity of The Scarlet Pimpernel, when it eventually becomes clear to Marguerite in the book, is a surprise to a reader new to the story. Indeed, I'm curious to know whether it is meant to be.
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Like stuartjmz I first read this in my mid/late teens 40 years ago. I have no recollection as to what I thought when and how his identity is revealed. Subsequently, I've read this book a number of times over the years and it just seems to be obvious.