Emmuska Orczy Orczy
The Noble Rogue
"The Noble Rogue" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy is a novel published in 1912. Rose Marie Legros, daughter of the King of France's tailor, was betrothed as an infant to Rupert Keyston. Now wealthy and titled, Rupert schemes to escape the marriage by having his cousin Michael impersonate him at the wedding. But Michael falls hopelessly in love with Rose Marie and refuses to surrender his bride. What follows is a tale of transformation, pursuit, and dangerous accusations that threaten Michael's very life.