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Baroness Orczy in garden of her Riviera villa
Baroness Orczy (1865-1947), playwright, novelist and creator of the Scarlet Pimpernel. She began writing in 1900, and her world-famous " The Scarlet Pimpernel" was published in 1905. Her works include 54 historical romances. She was married to Mr. Montague Barstow, who died in 1943. Pictured posing by a pergola in the garden of her French Riviera home, Villa Bijou, where she did a lot of entertaining. Date: 1921
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In this enchanting photograph, Baroness Emmuska Orczy, the renowned Hungarian-born British playwright and novelist, is captured in the lush garden of her French Riviera villa, Villa Bijou. The year is 1921, and the esteemed author, known for her 54 historical romances, including the world-famous "The Scarlet Pimpernel," published in 1905, is at the height of her literary career. Surrounded by the vibrant beauty of the Mediterranean landscape, Baroness Orczy, née Emmuska Danko, looks radiant and serene as she poses beside a charming pergola adorned with climbing roses. Her elegant attire, consisting of a flowing white dress and a delicate hat, complements the picturesque setting. The villa, nestled amidst lush greenery and colorful blooms, served as a beloved retreat for the author, who spent much of her time entertaining guests in its sun-soaked embrace. Married to Montague Barstow since 1901, Baroness Orczy's husband passed away in 1943, leaving her to continue her literary pursuits. Her works, which include such beloved titles as "The Lady of the Lake," "The Csardas Queen," and "The Affair of the Diamond Necklace," have captivated readers for generations, cementing her place in the annals of literary history. This portrait offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman, whose literary achievements and love for the French Riviera continue to inspire and delight readers and visitors to Villa Bijou to this day.
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