Prisoner of Zenda

The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope is an adventure novel first published in 1894 that takes place in the fictional Kingdom of Ruritania.It tells the story of Rudolph Rassendyll, who is the near twin of King Rudolph V of Ruritania. When the king is drugged and abducted on the eve of his coronation, Rassendyll is convinced to take his place to save the day.The Prisoner of Zenda was Hope's most famous novel and achieved instant success. The setting of Ruritania became famous as the generic term for romantic stories set in fictional central European countries.Perfect for readers who love swashbuckling adventure and tales of mistaken identity! This timeless classic delivers non-stop excitement as an ordinary Englishman finds himself thrust into royal intrigue and danger.