Dystopian Novels in this trilogy unfold a captivating narrative set in the enchanting but politically turbulent realm of Ruritania.
‘The Heart of Princess Osra’ introduces readers to the intricate love life of Princess Osra, a member of the esteemed House of Elphberg. Set in the 1730s, well before the events of its sequels, this tale weaves a tapestry of royal romance and familial dynamics. Osra, the younger sister of Rudolf III, becomes a central figure whose choices echo through the generations, influencing the fate of Ruritania.
In ‘The Prisoner of Zenda, ‘ the intricate political landscape of Ruritania takes center stage. The King of Ruritania is unexpectedly incapacitated on the eve of his coronation, sparking a perilous interregnum. Faced with political instability, an English gentleman, strikingly similar in appearance to the monarch, is enlisted to serve as a decoy. The narrative unfolds with a blend of political intrigue, suspense, and the high-stakes drama of a kingdom on the brink.
‘Rupert of Hentzau’ delves into the aftermath of royal machinations. Queen Flavia, in an unhappy union with Rudolf V, secretly communicates with her true love, Rudolf Rassendyll. The letter’s journey becomes a thrilling adventure, marked by betrayal, loyalty, and the machinations of Rupert of Hentzau. As the narrative unfolds, Hentzau seizes the opportunity to exploit the letter for personal gain, introducing an element of peril that threatens the delicate balance of power in Ruritania.
Together, these dystopian novels form a trilogy that explores the complexities of love, politics, and power in the fictional kingdom of Ruritania.
‘The Heart of Princess Osra’ introduces readers to the intricate love life of Princess Osra, a member of the esteemed House of Elphberg. Set in the 1730s, well before the events of its sequels, this tale weaves a tapestry of royal romance and familial dynamics. Osra, the younger sister of Rudolf III, becomes a central figure whose choices echo through the generations, influencing the fate of Ruritania.
In ‘The Prisoner of Zenda, ‘ the intricate political landscape of Ruritania takes center stage. The King of Ruritania is unexpectedly incapacitated on the eve of his coronation, sparking a perilous interregnum. Faced with political instability, an English gentleman, strikingly similar in appearance to the monarch, is enlisted to serve as a decoy. The narrative unfolds with a blend of political intrigue, suspense, and the high-stakes drama of a kingdom on the brink.
‘Rupert of Hentzau’ delves into the aftermath of royal machinations. Queen Flavia, in an unhappy union with Rudolf V, secretly communicates with her true love, Rudolf Rassendyll. The letter’s journey becomes a thrilling adventure, marked by betrayal, loyalty, and the machinations of Rupert of Hentzau. As the narrative unfolds, Hentzau seizes the opportunity to exploit the letter for personal gain, introducing an element of peril that threatens the delicate balance of power in Ruritania.
Together, these dystopian novels form a trilogy that explores the complexities of love, politics, and power in the fictional kingdom of Ruritania.
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Anthony Hope (1863-1933) was an English novelist and playwright. He was a prolific writer, especially of adventure novels but he is remembered predominantly for his Ruritanian Trilogy. These classics of English literature are set in the contemporaneous fictional country of Ruritania and spawned the genre known as Ruritanian romance, works set in fictional European locales similar to the novels.Beli ebook ini dan dapatkan 1 lagi GRATIS!
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