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Scarlet Pimpernel Sequels (Books)

Nov 11, 2012 13:59

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word_never_said November 11 2012, 03:53:31 UTC

Hi! I have to say that overall I am more disappointed in the mini series than anything. I enjoyed quite a bit--despite it's inaccuracies. However, I can't forgive them the lack of disguises for Percy (I love Richard E. Grant but I wasn't impressed with him overall) and the horribly fitted costumes on Elizabeth McGovern. It looks like the costume designers completely lost her bosom in a large amount of those dresses. I did like Chauvelin as well as the use of the underground society with the secret parties, and that they tried to give more personality to his gang. The visual aspects that they explore were enjoyable for sure!

Anyway, I'd have to say I love El Dorado, and the Elusive Pimpernel the most. And as to fics, none that I have read are AU or based on any of the film plots. Sorry!

dweomeroflight November 11 2012, 04:26:30 UTC

Thanks for your response. It seems the case around the web that El Dorado and The Elusive Pimpernel are general fan favourites. I am really enjoying TEP so far and it is probably going to become a favourite but I also can't wait to read El Dorado as the Dauphin story was my favourite of the A and E version and other film adaptations combine it with TSP book ( ... )

litlover12 November 11 2012, 04:15:22 UTC

Glad you asked that -- I'd like to get some opinions on the sequels myself! :-)

dweomeroflight November 11 2012, 04:28:27 UTC

I am enjoying them loads so far if that helps. They are easy and fun to read and it's great to have more Percy/Marguerite. I reccomend them.

fadeintodawn November 12 2012, 01:03:23 UTC

Welcome to the community!

dweomeroflight December 26 2012, 01:55:49 UTC

Thanks! Glad to be here :)

anonymous November 24 2012, 05:02:50 UTC

Eldorado would also have my vote as best sequel, but I'd also recommend "Child of the Revolution."

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dweomeroflight December 26 2012, 01:58:25 UTC

I've never heard of child of the revolution. I'll look it up. I have heard of Daughter of the Revolution- my brother bought it by mistake thinking it was an actual Pimpernel book. He told me it read like a terrible fan fic so I never read it.

dame_grise November 28 2012, 17:55:55 UTC

My personal favorites of the sequels are El Dorado and Sir Percy Hits Back.

dweomeroflight December 26 2012, 01:59:37 UTC

Is Sir Percy Hits Back the one where he helps Chauvelin's daughter? I suspect i will enjoy that one. I just started El Dorado and it seems great so far!

dame_grise December 26 2012, 03:02:24 UTC

Yes, that's the one. Fleurette Chauvelin is a daft thing, but it's a good read.