Anthony Hope
Anthony Hope was an English novelist and playwright best known for his adventure novel 'The Prisoner of Zenda' (1894) and its sequel 'Rupert of Hentzau' (1898). His full name was Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, and he was born on February 9, 1863, in London, England. Hope studied at Oxford and became a lawyer, but he gained fame as a writer. His works are notable for their wit, storytelling, and well-crafted plots, and they have been adapted into various films and plays over the years. He continued to write until his death on July 8, 1933.
Books
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1. The Prisoner Of Zenda
The novel is set in a fictional European kingdom where an Englishman on vacation becomes embroiled in royal intrigue when he is asked to impersonate the soon-to-be-crowned king, who has been kidnapped by his treacherous half-brother. Assuming the monarch's identity, the protagonist navigates a dangerous web of political machinations, romance, and duels, all while attempting to rescue the rightful king and secure the throne against the usurper's schemes. The story blends adventure, romance, and a touch of comedy as the hero must outwit his enemies and protect the honor of the woman he loves, all within the backdrop of a sharply divided and perilous court.
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