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Philip Imrey

A young count whose reckless political scheming drags his family into danger, leaving his cousin Anna and the household to reckon with the consequences.

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Also known as Philip, Count Philip Imrey, young Imrey

First appearance: ii

As a supporting figure in Pimpernel and Rosemary, Philip Imrey is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Philip is handsome, a splendid dancer and musician, and secretly risks his life carrying newspaper articles into Cluj.

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Philip Imrey is the impetuous heir whose foolish entanglement in anti-government plots has made his name a byword for trouble among those who love him. His cousin Anna shares his dangerous secrets, and Rosemary Tarkington blames herself for not having steered the girl away from his mad schemes. Though Philip himself is absent from the early household scenes, his reckless choices ripple outward, turning his mother Elza's composure into silent agony and making every knock at the door feel like a threat to the whole family.

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Rosemary Fowkes
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Elza Imrey
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Chapter X: The Hospitality of Kis-Imre
Philip is handsome, a splendid dancer and musician, and secretly risks his life carrying newspaper articles into Cluj.
XI
Arrested and then released on parole; dances the csàrdàs with Rosemary; appears dazed after the incident.
XII
Arrested by Romanian soldiers despite Rosemary's earlier intervention. His fate is uncertain.
XIII
Arrested alongside Anna; his fate is tied to Rosemary's decision.
XIV
Philip is under arrest with Anna for their 'foolish conspiracy.' His release is conditional on Rosemary writing the articles. He is not directly present but is central to the chapter's conflict.
XVI
Returns light-hearted and unaware of the conditions of his release, focused on his mother's happiness.
Chapter XVII
Almost feverishly gay, unaware of the danger he and Anna face.
XVIII
Dances with Anna; his and Anna's release is revealed to be temporary, with a charge of treason hanging over them.
XIX
Foxtrots with Anna and joins in the festive preparations.
XX
Paces the veranda like a fighter; excited rather than horrified by the escape plan.
XXIV
Flees with Anna during the night; his absence is noted by guests.
XXVI
Mentioned as the young fool whose articles caused trouble for Naniescu.
XXXI
Appears in Rosemary's storm-lit visions as an idealist.
XXXVII
Mentioned as having been transferred to Sót prison along with Anna Heves.
XL
Referenced as one of the 'children' detained at the château-prison, whose safety might be bought at the cost of further tyranny.
XLI
Mentioned as having been arrested due to Peter's intrigue.
XLIII
Has escaped from custody with Anna Heves, aided by Peter Blakeney.
XLIV
Escaping with Anna across the frontier; Rosemary hopes for their safety.
XLV
Referenced as speeding toward freedom with Anna, thanks to Peter's efforts.
XLVIII
Escaped with Anna over the mountains with Peter's help; plans to marry Anna once Kis-Imre is restored.

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See Philip Imrey in ii

See Philip Imrey in Chapter X: The Hospitality of Kis-Imre