Scarlet - The Sunday Times bestselling historical romp and vampire-themed retelling of the Scarlet Pimpernel

<p><b>Revolution's a bloodthirsty business . . . <i>Scarlet </i>is a thrilling reinvention of the tale of <i>The Scarlet Pimpernel</i> with the addition of magic and even more mayhem.</b><br><br>Revolutionary France is no place to be, especially for aristocrat vampires facing the guillotine. But the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel are determined to rescue them. And they have an ace up their sleeve: Eleanor, a lowly maid from an English estate with a striking resemblance to French royalty.<br><br>For Eleanor, the League and their legendary deeds are little more than rumour &ndash; until she&rsquo;s drawn into their most dangerous plot yet. The mission? Travel to France in disguise, impersonate Queen Marie Antoinette and rescue the royal family. If they succeed, it&rsquo;ll be the heist of the century.<br><br>But there&rsquo;s more to fear than ardent Revolutionaries. For Eleanor stumbles ac