The Prisoner of Zenda

Set in the fictional country of Ruritania, the story revolves around an English gentleman who is drawn into a political crisis when the king is kidnapped before his coronation. To prevent chaos, he is convinced to impersonate the king due to their striking resemblance. The plot unfolds with themes of adventure, intrigue, and the complexities of identity. The notorious Rupert of Hentzau, a key antagonist, later inspired a sequel published in 1898.