# Philip Imrey — Pimpernel and Rosemary character guide > Philip Imrey in Pimpernel and Rosemary by Baroness Orczy. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Philip, Count Philip Imrey, young Imrey **First appearance:** 0002-ii ## Snapshot A young count whose reckless political scheming drags his family into danger, leaving his cousin Anna and the household to reckon with the consequences. ## Who they are 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. ## Relationships ### [Rosemary Fowkes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/characters/rosemary_fowkes) _social_ Philip is a family member of Elza and Maurus, interacting with Rosemary in social settings. ### [Elza Imrey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/characters/elza_imrey) _family_ Elza and Philip are siblings or close relatives, sharing a family connection. ### [Rosemary Fowkes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/characters/rosemary_fowkes) _social_ Philip is a family member of Elza and Maurus, interacting with Rosemary in social settings. ### [Elza Imrey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/characters/elza_imrey) _family_ Elza and Philip are siblings or close relatives, sharing a family connection. ## In the story ### [Chapter X: The Hospitality of Kis-Imre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/x) Philip is handsome, a splendid dancer and musician, and secretly risks his life carrying newspaper articles into Cluj. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xi) Arrested and then released on parole; dances the csàrdàs with Rosemary; appears dazed after the incident. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xii) Arrested by Romanian soldiers despite Rosemary's earlier intervention. His fate is uncertain. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xiii) Arrested alongside Anna; his fate is tied to Rosemary's decision. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xvi) Returns light-hearted and unaware of the conditions of his release, focused on his mother's happiness. ### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xvii) Almost feverishly gay, unaware of the danger he and Anna face. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xviii) Dances with Anna; his and Anna's release is revealed to be temporary, with a charge of treason hanging over them. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xix) Foxtrots with Anna and joins in the festive preparations. ### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xx) Paces the veranda like a fighter; excited rather than horrified by the escape plan. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xxiv) Flees with Anna during the night; his absence is noted by guests. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xxvi) Mentioned as the young fool whose articles caused trouble for Naniescu. ### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xxxi) Appears in Rosemary's storm-lit visions as an idealist. ### [XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xxxvii) Mentioned as having been transferred to Sót prison along with Anna Heves. ### [XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xl) Referenced as one of the 'children' detained at the château-prison, whose safety might be bought at the cost of further tyranny. ### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xli) Mentioned as having been arrested due to Peter's intrigue. ### [XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xliii) Has escaped from custody with Anna Heves, aided by Peter Blakeney. ### [XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xliv) Escaping with Anna across the frontier; Rosemary hopes for their safety. ### [XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xlv) Referenced as speeding toward freedom with Anna, thanks to Peter's efforts. ### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/chapters/xlviii) Escaped with Anna over the mountains with Peter's help; plans to marry Anna once Kis-Imre is restored. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/characters/philip_imrey - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pimpernel_and_rosemary_se/characters