the prisoner of zenda Author:anthony hope a kidnapped king, a dashing adventurer, a beautiful princess, a wicked duke -- an incomparable cast of colorful characters in the fabulous setting of the tiny kingdom of ruritania. — a handsome young traveler's uncanny resemblance to the king plunges him into a whirlwind of plot and counterplot, conspiracy and impersonation, and the clash and fla... more »sh of swords in the moonlight-- with the fate of the kingdom depending on his daring and ingenuity.
The high spirits and tense action of the prisoner of zenda have made it one of the most enduringly popular tales of intrigue and adventure ever written.« less
I was surprised by this book. I wasn't really expecting anything when I picked up this book, but it was a fast past, on-your-toes book. It kept me entertained throughout.