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Description
Because of a not-too-secret dalliance between his great-grandmother and the then King, Englishman Rudolf Rassendyll bears an striking resemblance to the king of Ruritania. Curious about his heritage, he vacations in Ruritania to see his double's coronation -- and he meets and befriends the... read more
Summary
The narrator is Rudolf Rassendyll, twenty-nine year old younger brother of the Earl of Burlesdon and a distant cousin and look-alike of Rudolf V, the soon-to-be-crowned King of Ruritania, a "highly interesting and important" Germanic kingdom somewhere imprecisely between the... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Rudulf Rassendal ( not sure of the spellibg ): the main character, rich , redhead careless at the beginning
Memorable Quotes
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“" I know my clothes are a little conservative, but we English always dress as if we're going to a funeral when we're on a holiday. " " I'm glad you stopped lying to me. I hate being lied to by women. They never did before. I always lied to them" "I haven't lived like a king, but perhaps I can die like one. I will not disgrace the crown I never wore." "I love you more than truth or life or honor! "”
First Sentence
"I wonder when in the world you're going to do anything, Rudolf?" said my brother's wife.
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Authors & Contributors
- Anthony Hope (Author)
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