The Prisoner of Zenda

Description

Rich with adventures and thrills, these immortal stories with vivid illustrations are designed to delight young readers. The Prisoner of Zenda tells the story of Rudolf Rassendyll, younger brother of the Earl of Burlesdon and a distant cousin of br>Rudolf V, The new king of Ruritania. Rassendyll is a peace-loving English gentleman who goes to Ruritania on a secret visit. By a strange quirk of fate, he looks like Rudolf V, The real heir to the throne of Ruritania. Rudolf V is imprisoned in the castle of Zenda by black Michael, the evil Duke of Strelsau. Rudolf Rassendyll impersonates as br>Rudolf V and is coronated. He falls in love with a beautiful princess, but being duty-bound, he plans to free the real king from the clutches of black Michael and restore him to his kingdom.