I Will Repay

De: Baroness Emma Orczy

Narrado por: Johanna Ward

It has been 10 years since Juliette de Marny's father asked her to swear revenge upon Deroulede for the death of her brother in a duel. At last, she finds herself in Deroulede's house, with an easy opportunity to betray him to the citizens of France for conspiring against the people. But Juliette realizes, too late, that she is in love with Deroulede.

Can the Scarlet Pimpernell rescue Deroulede from certain death by guillotine? Will Deroulede forgive Juliette for her betrayal of him? Romance and intrigue abound in this delightful swashbuckler.

(P)1994 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Johanna Ward is fun to listen to. She puts the author's rather melodramatic prose in the best possible light by reading with restraint, gravity, and authority." (AudioFile)

Delicious Classic, Worthy for an Audible

I enjoyed the audiobook much more than reading it. The enthusiasm, characters, and tones that Johanna uses, makes you feel that you are watching a movie rather than reading a book. It's a short story/continuation of the Scarlett Pimpernel series. Surprisingly, Sir Percy Blakeney is a side character in this book. The story gives us a better insight to Percy's movements, strategy, and operations when he goes undercover. The threads are delicately woven until he accomplishes the mission. This entry shows Percy has a strong understanding of human drivers, is not impetuous, he chooses his targets carefully, and how the escape plan is thoughtfully created, and how the recon work is done. Shows us what happenned in Paris through the perspective of one living in that time in history, an era where no one is safe. It's a year after the first book, and the Parisian danger for The Pimpernel is at an all time high. Even so, he guides the adventure/escape/dangerous events with intelligent wit, skill, and aplomb.

I did not like the Heroine at all. Her plight and oath seemed ridiculous. She portrays the innocence of an ingenue even though she's mid-20s Her inner monologue was trite, and her emotional lability gave me whiplash. She had very few redeeming qualities, and the Hero falling in love with her diminished his splendor in my eyes. Even when she was in trouble, I cared not, but tolerated it to get to the main Pimpernel parts of the story.

The book did have some unique and interesting side characters, appropriate pageantry and excellent storytelling. For example, the anti-heroine was unexpected, yet poingnant and strongly drove the plot forward.

Overall, I enjoyed this audiobook. Going on to the next book in series.

Never Disappointed!

I have read 3 books about that rascal, the Scarlet Pimpernel!

I always enjoy and and forever amazed!

Magnifique!

When Orczy is at her best...

she is a rival for Dumas, Shakespeare and the Greek playwrights. Here we have Electra, Hamlet, and the Count Of Monte Cristo all rolled up into a compelling little novel in the ongoing Percy Blackley/Scarlet Pimpernel series. Would love to see even more of Orzcy on Audible.

The story was Nnot as good as it should.

What did you like best about I Will Repay? What did you like least?

The story would have been much better if fleshed out, and as a standalone I hated the fact it is presented overall as a "Scarlet Pimpernel" novel. The character makes but a cameo, and Marguerite, where is Margyerite? Perhaps she is in disguise. Published about 100 years ago. Today we would call it a rip off due to it being labeled a Scarlet Pimpernel novel.

Would you be willing to try another book from Baroness Emma Orczy? Why or why not?

Have read other Orczy Scarlet Pimpernel novels and enjoyed them. Intend to read more.

What about Johanna Ward’s performance did you like?

Well done, about 20 years ago. Still the narration does add to the novel.

Did I Will Repay inspire you to do anything?

Not really.

Any additional comments?

Won't read it again, or recommend the book.

CLASSIC!!!

I'm so glad I'm able to catch up on the classics through Audible Books! Thank you!