About this book
Anthony Hope's Rupert of Hentzau is a gripping romantic adventure that returns listeners to the treacherous kingdom of Ruritania five years after the events of The Prisoner of Zenda. When the exiled Count Rupert plots his sinister return to power, he seizes a dangerous secret: a love letter and a single red rose meant only for Rudolf Rassendyll's eyes—tokens of the Queen's forbidden affection that could shatter a kingdom.
As jealousy festers at court and political intrigue deepens, Rudolf must join forces with his loyal companions Fritz von Tarlenheim and Colonel Sapt to retrieve the incriminating evidence before the King discovers the truth. What unfolds is a masterwork of suspense, where every decision carries devastating consequences and loyalty is tested against passion. Hope weaves together elaborate schemes, daring escapades, and the aching tension of a love that can never be openly acknowledged.
This swashbuckling tale perfectly captures the spirit of classic adventure fiction, combining the intricate plotting of a political thriller with the emotional complexity of a doomed romance. Ideal for fans of historical fiction and period adventure, Rupert of Hentzau proves that some secrets are worth dying for—and some loves worth fighting an entire kingdom to protect.
