"The Prisoner of Zenda" is a novel by Anthony Hope, published in 1894. It tells the story of Rudolf Rassendyll, an Englishman who travels to the fictional European country of Ruritania. There, he discovers that he bears a striking resemblance to the kidnapped king, Rudolf V, and is drawn into a plot to save him. Rassendyll assumes the king's identity to prevent a coup led by the villainous Duke Michael. As he navigates court intrigue and romance, he faces moral dilemmas and personal sacrifices. The novel explores themes of duty, honor, and the complexities of identity.