188 Results with the "Novel" genre
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After an invigorating yet perilous adventure in Ruritania, our narrator finds his way back home, choosing to recuperate in the tranquility of the Tyrol. Here, in seclusion, he begins to mend in body and spirit, quietly signaling his wellbeing to his brother to stave off any undue concern. With facial hair regrown to conceal his recent past, he ventures to Paris for a reunion with his friend George Featherly, where he is compelled to craft a veneer of normalcy over his recent extraordinary experiences. This…-
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CHAPTER 21 – If Love Were All!
Chapter 21 of "The Prisoner of Zenda" unfolds in a contemplative and emotionally charged atmosphere, primarily taking place in the Castle of Zenda, where Rudolf Rassendyll finds himself lodging in the same cell previously occupied by the King. This night marks the closure of his adventurous stint as the king's double with the kingdom at relative peace following the turmoil of deceit and conflict. Rassendyll contemplates the events that have led him to this moment—reflecting on the battles fought, the…-
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"Madame, it is best you know the truth." And swiftly, with that stern, brief manner of his, he told her who lay here; not the King, but one who had played the King, and saved the King, and now lay wounded--not in body, but sore in heart and at the crossways of his fate. And as Sapt's rugged voice paused, she, in a voice soft yet piercing sweet, and tremulous a little, asked me: "And if you are not the King, then who are you?" And looking up then, for I could keep my secret no more from her, I met her…
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Chapter 18 of "The Prisoner of Zenda," titled "The Forcing of the Trap," unfolds with high tension and intrigue as the protagonist finds himself in a precarious situation within the castle. Deep in thought, he assesses his advantage of having Rupert Hentzau separated by a moat from the King, considering it a point scored in his favor. With two guards and De Gautet left to confront, the protagonist's situation is dire, lacking the keys that would give him the upper hand. As the narrative advances, the…
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In Chapter 17 of "The Prisoner of Zenda," the protagonist meticulously plans a covert operation to infiltrate the castle at Zenda under the cloak of night, aiming to rescue the king. Despite desiring adverse weather for cover, he faces a clear night, complicating his stealth approach. Utilizing a mix of caution and courage, he leverages the darkness, swimming through the moat with equipment geared for both survival and the task at hand, including a ladder, waterproof attire, and a weapon. His plan is set…
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CHAPTER 16 – A Desperate Plan
In Chapter 16 of "The Prisoner of Zenda," the protagonist, impersonating the King, grapples with desperate circumstances. After his public appearance in Zenda and interaction with Rupert Hentzau, it becomes unfeasible to maintain the illusion of the King's illness. Zenda's garrison heightens its vigil, and the political situation grows tense as Michael, the antagonist, openly defies the protagonist. Furthermore, the protagonist faces pressure to formally announce his betrothal to Princess Flavia, further…-
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In Ruritania, a realm where personal duels and vendettas among the upper classes were common, the tension and secrecy surrounding the feud between Duke Michael and Rudolf Rassendyll, masquerading as the king for the good of the realm and the real king’s safety, reached a point that necessitated caution and diplomacy. Rudolf's issuance of a decree against dueling, considered necessary due to a recent violent encounter, received public approval from both Duke Michael and the populace, including Princess…
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Chapter 14 of "The Prisoner of Zenda," titled "A Night Outside the Castle," unfurls a daring and furtive operation led by the protagonist, Rudolf Rassendyll, who stands in for the captured King of Ruritania. The narrative starts with a strategic communication to the public, claiming Rassendyll is grievously wounded, a ruse that serves multiple purposes: it misleads his adversary, Duke Michael, reassures allies, and maneuvers Princess Flavia to safety under the guise of concern for her. Rassendyll’s…
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"The Prisoner of Zenda" Chapter 13, titled "An Improvement on Jacob's Ladder," unfolds with the narrator, Rudolf Rassendyll, having a peaceful moment amidst the chaos, reflecting on the effectiveness of work as a distraction from personal turmoil. This tranquility is interrupted by the audacious arrival of young Rupert Hentzau, who brings a message from the Duke of Strelsau, offering Rassendyll safe-conduct across the frontier and a million crowns, or death—offers that Rassendyll refuses. The narrative…
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Chapter 12 of "The Prisoner of Zenda" shifts the narrative's focus to a strategic move made by Rudolf Rassendyll and his allies as they position themselves closer to Zenda to rescue the imprisoned king. This chapter, titled "I Receive a Visitor and Bait a Hook," serves as a pivot towards the more action-oriented phase of the plot, illustrating Rassendyll's cunning and the deepening layers of his impersonation of the king. The chapter opens with the group's arrival at Count Stanislas von Tarlenheim's…
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