The Prisoner of Zenda & Rupert of Hentzau by Anthony Hope

The sequel Rupert of Hentzau is also available as a LIbriVox recording. Sir Anthony Hope was a noted playwright and novelist, and though hes still best remembered for The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau (1898), he wrote dozens of action and adventure novels. There, by reason of his resemblance to the King of Ruritania he becomes involved in saving the King’s Life and his Throne from the King’s dastardly brother and his allies. What story could ask for more? (Summary by Andy Minter) Anthony Hope (Author) Description Life for the young, blue-blooded Rupert Rassendyll is a round of carefree entertainments. Anthony Hope (1863 - 1933) The Prisoner of Zenda tells the story of Rudolf Rassendyll, an English gentleman on holiday in Ruritania, a country not a thousand miles from Bavaria. Woods, moated castles, pomp, swordplay, gallantry, villainy and a beautiful princess. Today he is remembered only for his swashbuckler The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and its sequel, Rupert of Hentzau (1898). There, by reason of his resemblance to the King of Ruritania he becomes involved in saving the King’s Life and his Throne from the King’s dastardly brother and his allies. The Prisoner of Zenda (USA, 1922) Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins (1863-1933) wrote some thirty-two books, mostly novels, many of them bestsellers that were adapted to stage and screen. The Prisoner of Zenda tells the story of Rudolf Rassendyll, an English gentleman on holiday in Ruritania, a country not a thousand miles from Bavaria. Download cover art Download CD case insert The Prisoner of Zenda

The Prisoner of Zenda & Rupert of Hentzau by Anthony Hope