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Falcon in the Dive

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Time 4h 8m

This story is based off the literary work and popular musical, "The Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Orczy taking place at the same time and the same place that the original work is set. Taking place in 1793, Vivienne St. Cyr has fled French-Revolution-era France with the help of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Sent to live in the home of Sir Percival Blakeney and his new wife Marguerite St. Just, Vivienne tries to make a life for herself while continuing to work as a spy for the mysterious vigilante known as the Scarlet Pimpernel, the man who has been duping the French regime by getting imprisoned aristocrats to safety. Just when she thought Vivienne is quickly pulled into a tangled web of lies, secrets, and betrayal. But amongst it all, new love blooms with the person she least expects.All Rights Reserved

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