Anthony Hope 
The Prisoner of Zenda (illustrated) [EPUB ebook] 

The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope is a thrilling adventure novel filled with romance, intrigue, and daring heroics. Set in the fictional kingdom of Ruritania, the story follows Rudolf Rassendyll, a distant relative of the royal family, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the nation’s king. When the king is kidnapped by a treacherous noble, Rassendyll is compelled to impersonate him to save the throne. As he navigates dangerous conspiracies, forbidden love, and his own sense of duty, Rudolf becomes an unlikely hero in a tale that has captivated readers for generations. A classic swashbuckling romance, this novel is a cornerstone of adventure literature.