# Sir Percy Blakeney — Lord Tony’s Wife character guide > Sir Percy Blakeney in Lord Tony’s Wife by Baroness Orczy. **Role:** major **Also known as:** The Scarlet Pimpernel, Blakeney, Percy **First appearance:** 0001-lord-tony-s-wife ## Snapshot The languid English fop whose drawling wit conceals the Scarlet Pimpernel, a rescuer who must weigh his wife's pleading against a friend's desperate need. ## Who they are In Bath drawing rooms Sir Percy Blakeney plays the elegant, indolent man of fashion, but behind the closed library door he becomes the decisive leader his comrades depend on. When Lord Tony arrives drenched and shattered, Blakeney's calm competence snaps into a colder, more commanding register, revealing the cost of a life pledged to others. His quiet anguish over leaving Marguerite shows a hero whose sacrifices are not abstract, and whose choices drive the rescue that anchors the novel. ## Relationships ### [Lord Tony Dewhurst](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/characters/lord_tony_dewhurst) _friendship_ Lord Tony is Sir Percy's loyal friend and fellow member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. ### [Yvonne de Kernogan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/characters/yvonne_de_kernogan) _friendship_ Sir Percy acts as a protective ally and rescuer to Yvonne, helping her escape danger. ### [Citizen Chauvelin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/characters/citizen_chauvelin) _rivalry_ Chauvelin is Sir Percy's arch-nemesis, obsessively hunting the Scarlet Pimpernel. ### [Lord Tony Dewhurst](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/characters/lord_tony_dewhurst) _friendship_ Lord Tony is Sir Percy's loyal friend and fellow member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. ### [Lord Tony Dewhurst](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/characters/lord_tony_dewhurst) _friendship_ Lord Tony is Sir Percy's loyal friend and fellow member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. ### [Yvonne de Kernogan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/characters/yvonne_de_kernogan) _friendship_ Sir Percy acts as a protective ally and rescuer to Yvonne, helping her escape danger. ### [Yvonne de Kernogan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/characters/yvonne_de_kernogan) _friendship_ Sir Percy acts as a protective ally and rescuer to Yvonne, helping her escape danger. ### [Citizen Chauvelin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/characters/citizen_chauvelin) _rivalry_ Chauvelin is Sir Percy's arch-nemesis, obsessively hunting the Scarlet Pimpernel. ### [Citizen Chauvelin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/characters/citizen_chauvelin) _rivalry_ Chauvelin is Sir Percy's arch-nemesis, obsessively hunting the Scarlet Pimpernel. ## In the story ### [Lord Tony's Wife](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/lord-tony-s-wife) The Scarlet Pimpernel, who decides to rescue Yvonne and reveals Martin-Roget's true identity. ### [Book I: Bath, 1793](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/book-i-bath-1793) Present in Bath, maintaining his public persona as a foppish aristocrat while secretly being the Scarlet Pimpernel. ### [II: The Bottom Inn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/ii-the-bottom-inn) Referenced as the Scarlet Pimpernel, whom Chauvelin warns may already know Martin-Roget's true identity. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/iv) Referenced as the Scarlet Pimpernel, the astute enemy of the Republic whose knowledge of Martin-Roget's identity is feared by Chauvelin. ### [III: The Assembly Rooms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/iii-the-assembly-rooms) Arrives late to the ball, holding the bank at cards; seen as a foppish but influential figure. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/i) Arrives at the ball with his lady, reviving the evening's spirit; engages in witty repartee with the Duchess of Flintshire. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/ii) Not explicitly mentioned but implied as Marguerite's husband; not directly active in this chapter. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/iii) Mentioned indirectly as Lady Blakeney's husband, but not present in this scene. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/iv) Mentioned as Tony's trusted friend who warned of danger and lent Combwich Hall. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/v) Holding the bank at the card table, joking about his late arrival due to perfecting his cravat, and engaging in light banter with the Prince and Duchess. ### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/vi) Fills a pause with laughter and mock praise of Martin-Roget's eloquence. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/vii) Mentioned as having 'Satan's own luck' at hazard, the target of the Prince's plan to fleece him. ### [VI: The Scarlet Pimpernel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/vi-the-scarlet-pimpernel) Receives Tony and reveals his knowledge of Martin-Roget's plot; transforms into the Scarlet Pimpernel, showing his adventurous spirit and determination to rescue Yvonne. ### [VII: Marguerite](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/vii-marguerite) Struggles with the decision to leave Marguerite, but feels compelled by duty and friendship to rescue Yvonne. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/i) Stands before the hearth, torn between his love for Marguerite and his duty as the Scarlet Pimpernel; resolves to go on the rescue mission. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/ii) The valiant Scarlet Pimpernel whose vitality and selfless impulses inspire Marguerite to suppress her fears and embrace his enthusiasm. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/iii) Informs Marguerite of Yvonne's abduction and prepares to depart for the rescue. ### [VIII: The Road to Portishead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/viii-the-road-to-portishead) Mentioned as a powerful friend of Tony Dewhurst who might help in the rescue. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/iii) Mentioned as a powerful friend who might help Tony. ### [The Coast of France](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/ix-the-coast-of-france) Referenced as the mysterious friend who knows everything and foresees danger; Yvonne hopes he will help. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/i) Referred to as the mysterious friend who knows everything and foresees danger, and whom Yvonne hopes will help. ### [Book II: Nantes, December, 1793](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/book-ii-nantes-december-1793) The Scarlet Pimpernel, sends a message to Yvonne. ### [II: Le Bouffay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/ii-le-bouffay) Referenced as the Scarlet Pimpernel; Chauvelin claims to have seen his figure and heard his voice in Nantes, and warns that he is plotting to rescue Yvonne. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/iii) Implied to be the Scarlet Pimpernel, believed by Chauvelin to be in Nantes plotting Yvonne's rescue. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/iii) Referenced indirectly as the Scarlet Pimpernel, whose presence in Nantes is known to Chauvelin but not to Yvonne. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/v) Referred to as the Scarlet Pimpernel; Chauvelin deduces he has come to Nantes. ### [The Net](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/iv-the-net) Referenced as the Scarlet Pimpernel, whose resourcefulness and past successes are feared by Chauvelin. ### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/ii) Referenced as the Scarlet Pimpernel; his dropped papers are being studied by his enemies. ### [V: The Message of Hope](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/v-the-message-of-hope) Implied as the source of the message and the orchestrator of Yvonne's rescue. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/ii) Implied as the Scarlet Pimpernel; the red flower device and the message of rescue are attributed to him. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/iii) Implied as the Scarlet Pimpernel; Yvonne trusts his message and hopes for his protection. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/iv) Yvonne suspects her guide is the Scarlet Pimpernel, noting his broad figure and distinctive voice. ### [VIII: The English Adventurers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/viii-the-english-adventurers) Implied as the owner of the drawly English voice and leader of the rescue attempt. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/v) Disguised as Paul Friche, he rescues Yvonne and escapes after revealing his identity. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/i) The Englishman carrying a burden on his back, fleeing across the bridge and into the Isle Feydeau, pursued by the Marats. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/ii) The hunted English spy (the Scarlet Pimpernel) is described as having disappeared into the gloom, with no apparent escape route, pursued by the Marats and town guard. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/v) Referred to as the arch enemy who impersonated Carrier, the most exquisite dandy from Bath and London. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/i) Disguised as the proconsul Carrier, orchestrates the escape from Nantes; drives the barouche and plans to meet Hastings and Ffoulkes. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/chapters/ii) Referenced as the Scarlet Pimpernel who helped Yvonne escape ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/characters/sir_percy_blakeney - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_tony_s_wife_se/characters