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THE PRISONER OF ZENDA was published in 1894. Its hero, Rudolf Rassendyll, an indolent young Englishman, decides to visit the kingdom of Ruritania to witness the coronation of its new king.
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He discovers the crown prince is nearly his exact double. On coronation day, the king is taken prisoner by his evil brother, Ruppert. Rudolf Rassendyll is suddenly compelled to impersonate the monarch.
The Prisoner of Zenda
THE PRISONER OF ZENDA was published in 1894. Its hero, Rudolf Rassendyll, an indolent young Englishman, decides to visit the kingdom of Ruritania to witness the coronation of its new king.
He discovers the crown prince is nearly his exact double. On coronation day, the king is taken prisoner by his evil brother, Ruppert. Rudolf Rassendyll is suddenly compelled to impersonate the monarch.
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ISBN-13: | 9781497512177 |
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Publisher: | CreateSpace Publishing |
Publication date: | 04/01/2014 |
Pages: | 70 |
Product dimensions: | 5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.14(d) |
Age Range: | 12 - 15 Years |
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