Baroness Emmuska Orczy (1865–1947) was a Hungarian-born British author and playwright best known for her popular adventure novels, particularly "The Scarlet Pimpernel." Born as Emma Magdolna Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála Orczy de Orczi, she gained fame for her historical novels and plays set during the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era.
Baroness Orczy's legacy is primarily tied to "The Scarlet Pimpernel," a character who has become an iconic figure in literature and popular culture. Her stories continue to captivate readers with their swashbuckling adventures, daring rescues, and the theme of heroism against the backdrop of historical turmoil.