Ruritanian Novels by Anthony Hope

Rudolf Rassendyll, a carefree young man, doing all he can to avoid settling down in life, suddenly finds himself in the centre of royal intrigue in which he must play a role that will test all of his bravery and resolve. However his biggest test comes when the choice is between true love and duty. The classic romantic adventure, much imitated but never bettered, beautifully narrated with verve and imagination by Simon Hester