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The Scarlet Pimpernel · Chapter

Dedication explained

The author dedicates the book to Julia Neilson and Fred Terry, acknowledging their theatrical genius in creating the roles of Sir Percy and Lady Blakeney on stage.

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The author dedicates the book to Julia Neilson and Fred Terry, acknowledging their theatrical genius in creating the roles of Sir Percy and Lady Blakeney on stage.

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