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The Prisoner of Zenda

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The Prisoner of Zenda

By: Anthony Hope
Narrated by: James Wilby
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 The Prisoner of Zenda is the story of an Englishman who travels to the small European state of Ruritania where he impersonates the ruler and falls in love with Princess Flavia.Public Domain (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Action & Adventure Classics British Mysteries Classic Mystery
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The greatest adventure story ever written! And it’s superbly read by James Wilby. Get it today.

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I remembered this being far more engaging. The narration was really not brilliant which probably was significant.

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Such a wonderful tale of derring-do, What more could be needed than swashbuckling and romance. And James Wilby's narration is perfect.
This is a well-known story but is a refreshing antidote to much late nineteenth-century literature which is to put it colloquially is wordy. And the tale must be accepted for what it is. to be honest I never understand such complaints. It is like complaining to an orange that it is not a banana or Mills & Boon is not Dostoyevsky.
Rudolf goes on vacation to Ruritania, he discovers that he is the King’s doppelganger. When the King is kidnapped by his evil half-brother, Duke Michael, Rudolf is persuaded to masquerade on the throne until the real King can be rescued. And off we go.

Tale of Derring-Do!

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Definitely a joy to listen to a book about which one has no preconceptions ! An action packed and romantic tale, of derring-do, though period a little elusive and style dated. Good adaptation of voices and overall a great interlude.

Roaring story

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Having never read this classic… but remembering seeing the Stewart Granger (1952) film, I’m busy trying to find a streaming service where I can watch again.. I can’t recommend this classic tale highly enough, superbly read and paced, an excellent audiobook.

Timeless classic superbly read

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