As a writer, Orczy often alluded to historical events and figures but adapted these freely in creating her tales.
Citizen Chauvelin, the recurring villain of the Scarlet Pimpernel series, is based to some extent on the real-life Bernard-François, marquis de Chauvelin, who survived the Revolutionary period to serve as an official under Napoleon. He was a noted liberal Deputy under the Bourbon Restoration.
Other historical figures who appear in Orczy's Pimpernel series include:
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The Question and Answer section for The Scarlet Pimpernel is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
The Chauvelin is an evil man, and his position and knowledge make him threatening whether he physically engages in combat or not. Chauvelin's mind games give him power.... not only over the Pimpernel but within the government. The man is...
French aristocracy are trying to leave the city.
Chauvelin thinks her hope is to enlist Percy's help to save her brother.
