# Dedication explained — The Scarlet Pimpernel

> Chapter companion for The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy.

## What happens

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.

## Character check-ins

### Marguerite Blakeney

Referenced as Lady Blakeney, the role created by Julia Neilson on stage.

### Sir Percy Blakeney

Referenced as Sir Percy, the role created by Fred Terry on stage.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/dedication
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- All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters