The Prisoner of Zenda

About “The Prisoner of Zenda”

An adventure novel published in 1894, set in the fictitious European kingdom of Ruritania. An English tourist is persuaded to impersonate the new king after the actual king is abducted before his coronation. This leads to conflict with the prince, who is responsible for the king's abduction, and his associate, the villainous Rupert of Hzntzau. The story follows the tourist as he navigates political intrigue and danger while pretending to be the ruler. The novel is a classic example of the adventure genre, focusing on themes of identity, loyalty, and deception. It was written by Anthony Hope.