Baroness Orczy

Broschiertes Buch

By The Gods Beloved

Beschreibung

"By The Gods Beloved" is a historical adventure novel set against the backdrop of ancient Egyptian history and archaeology. The narrative follows two friends as they embark on a perilous journey in search of a mythical land, navigating both the vast Libyan desert and the mysteries of the past. Their expedition is driven by an obsession with unraveling the secrets of an ancient civilization and discovering a lost world. The story explores the bond of friendship, the impact of personal pursuits, and the allure of ancient cultures, particularly Egypt's rich legacy. As the characters delve deeper into the heart of the desert, they confront dangers that test their resolve and challenge their understanding of history and their place within it. The novel captures the pursuit of knowledge and the tension between personal ambition and the unknown forces that shape the world, blending adventure, intrigue, and historical discovery into a compelling narrative. Through this journey, the characters face not only external dangers but also internal struggles, making the novel a rich exploration of human curiosity and perseverance.

Autor

Baroness Emma Magdolna Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála Orczy de Orci, or Baroness "Emmuska" Orczy to her friends and loved ones, was born on Sept 23, 1865, in Tarnaörs, Hungary. Her family, fearing a peasant revolution, fled to Budapest, eventually traveling to Brussels and Paris, where the Baroness lived until she was 14. From there they moved to London, where she attended two schools of art and met her husband, Henry George Montagu MacLean Barstow.They were married in 1894, and when she had her first child in 1899, she began her career as a writer.Her first novel, The Emperor's Candlesticks, was a failure, but the Baroness found success writing detective stories for The Royal Magazine. Her second novel, In Mary's Reign, was published in 1901, faring much better than her first.Then in 1903, she and her husband wrote a stage play based on one of her short stories. The Baroness also submitted a novelization of the play under the same title to twelve publishers. While waiting for word from the publishers, The Scarlet Pimpernel stage play was accepted for production in London's West End. It began by bringing small audiences, but ran for four years and became one of Britain's most popular plays.The Baroness wrote many more stories about the Scarlet Pimpernel, accumulating 15 novels and 19 short stories. She is credited with introducing "the hero with a secret identity" trope into popular culture, and was a founding member of The Detection Club, a group of British mystery writers such as Agatha Christie. Baroness Emma Orczy passed away in London on November 12, 1947, in London after a long, happy marriage and successful career.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 238
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 341g
• ISBN-13: 9789369427574
• ISBN-10: 9369427570
• Artikelnr.: 73705964