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An adventure novel, originally published in 1894, set in the fictitious European Kingdom of Ruritania. An English tourist is persuaded to impersonate the new king after he is abducted before he can be crowned. This act draws upon him the wrath of the Prince who has had the king abducted and his partner in crime the villainous Rupert of Hentzau. The story unfolds as the tourist navigates political corruption, treachery, and the complex dynamics of Ruritanian society. It combines elements of historical fiction, political intrigue, and crime thrillers.
First publish date: 1894
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Anthony Hope
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