by Anthony Hope
First published 2016
The newly crowned King Rudolf is a ruthless despot. Rupert of Hentzau, a cunning nobleman, plots to overthrow him and take the throne. Rupert kidnaps the King's wife, Queen Flavia, to use as leverage. But Flavia's loyal friend, Colonel Sapt, stages a daring rescue operation to free her from Rupert's mountain fortress. In the shadow of the crown, a battle of wits and wills unfolds, with the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, mystery, 19th-century, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, power-struggle
Setting: Hentzau, Mountain Fortress
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
136 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform