The Heart of Princess Osra

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Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century England, the author's journey from law to literature highlights his struggle to find success. After initially self-publishing his first novel, he found fame with "The Prisoner of Zenda," which established the Ruritanian genre, characterized by political intrigue and romance in fictional European settings. The novel's enduring popularity led to numerous adaptations, and Hope later continued the story with a sequel, "Rupert of Hentzau," further exploring its iconic characters and themes.