Determined to rescue the king and restore him to his rightful place, Rassendyll attempts to free him, but can he defeat the dastardly Count Rupert of Hentzau who stands in his way? A swashbuckling adventure that never takes itself too seriously, Anthony Hope's The Prisoner of Zenda is packed with intrigue, backstabbing, bravery and romance. Rassendyll, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the monarch, is persuaded to impersonate him in order to stop his villainous half-brother, Prince Michael, from seizing the throne. That night, the king is abducted and held prisoner in a castle in the small town of Zenda.
Politics & Government: Textbooks & Study Guides.Each book is fairly short, easy to follow, and keeps your attention. This would be a good duology for those who are not used to reading classics very much. Despite being black and white personalities, they are still complex and compelling characters.
I completely fell in love with the characters! I love how the heroes are all virtuous and full of chivalry, and the villains are black-hearted and sneering. The plot really twists around with impossible circumstances and keeps things moving along in every wild direction. I liked that the writing style is full of action, not too wordy or flowery, and with a sense of urgency and mystery. I enjoyed both the books in this duology so much! The adventure, the espionage, the dashing heroes, the battles for honor and love, and of course, the beautiful Princess Flavia who inspires others to daring deeds of courage and loyalty. While Rudolf's quick wit and steady nerves will help him to act as King, he is unprepared for the vagaries of the heart when he meets Princess Flavia. When the King is kidnapped by his evil half-brother, Duke Michael, Rudolf is persuaded to masquerade on the throne until the real King can be rescued. When Rudolf goes on vacation to Ruritania, he discovers that he is the King's doppelganger.
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