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The Prisoner of Zenda: A Classic Adventure of Intrigue and Identity
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9781617201356
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Jan 27 2011
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Anthony Hope's The Prisoner of Zenda is one of the most celebrated adventure novels of the late nineteenth century. First published in 1894, the story helped establish the enduring tradition of the Ruritanian romance, a genre of fiction set in imaginary European kingdoms filled with political intrigue, daring rescues, and courtly adventure.
The novel follows Rudolf Rassendyll, an English gentleman who bears an uncanny resemblance to the newly crowned king of the fictional kingdom of Ruritania. When the king is kidnapped by conspirators seeking to seize the throne, Rudolf is persuaded to impersonate the monarch in order to preserve the stability of the kingdom while a rescue attempt is organized.
What follows is a tale of loyalty, deception, and heroism set against a backdrop of castles, secret plots, and romantic tension. Hope combines swift-paced storytelling with memorable characters-most notably the noble Colonel Sapt and the formidable villain Rupert of Hentzau-to create a story that has captivated readers for generations.
Blending romance, political intrigue, and swashbuckling adventure, The Prisoner of Zenda remains one of the classic adventure novels of English literature.
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