Baroness Emma d'Orczy (1865-1947) was a Hungarian-born English writer, playwright and artist who is best known for her novel The Scarlet Pimpernel. Her novel has been adapted for the stage, films, television series, and numerous sequels. She was also a passionate supporter of women's rights and painted in her spare time. Baroness d'Orczy's legacy continues to live on and her works are still celebrated to this day.
