'Rudolf! He has my name,' said the red-haired man. (p.24)
I wonder if I had another sister who looks like me. Rudolf Rassendyll has connected with Prince Rudolf since their great-grandfather's era. Mr. Rassendyll's adventure starts with his journey in Europe.
Mr. Rassendyll is unemployment despite that he is fluent at several foreign languages. He decides to go on a trip to Europe for a while, and then comes across Prince Rudolf. They become close soon after first meeting, therefore had a nice supper at that day. After a few days, Mr. Rassendyll knows that Mr. Prince Rudolf is unconscious because he is taken poison by The Duke of Strelsau. At that time, Prince Rudolf has an argue with The Duke of Strelsau regarding the next throne. Since before the very coronation ceremony, Mr. Rudolf plays the king's role instead of Prince Rudolf and confesses his love for his princess. The Princess swears to become a queen in the future, so Mr. Rudolf thinks he has to wake the true king up and solve the problem...
This is a book recommended by one of my friends in class. While giving a book speech, we have different perspectives and appealing points. Therefore, it is more intriguing to read after listening to your classmate's review and keeping what they said in your mind than just reading on your own. In addition, if you can not understand some parts in the book, why don't you reflect their book blog?
Hope, Anthony. The Prisoner of Zenda. (1893). Oxford, UK: Macmillan Publishers.