The Prisoner of Zenda
1. The Rassendylls and the Elphbergs
Young Rudolf Rassendyll is bored in London. He reads in The Times about a cousin he has never met.
Rudolf Elphberg is about to be crowned King of Ruritania.
2. A Journey to Strelsau
Rudolf secretly takes the train to Strelsau to attend the coronation.
He sees the mysterious Antoinette du Mauban and stops in Zenda.
Zenda is home to a famous castle - and ‘Black Michael’.
Locals confuse Rudolf Rassendyll for his cousin.
Adapted for audio by Kieran McGovern. With free worksheets & learning activities. English language level: low intermediate level (A2-B1)
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Young Rudolf Rassendyll is bored in London. He reads in The Times about a cousin he has never met.
Rudolf Elphberg is about to be crowned King of Ruritania.
2. A Journey to Strelsau
Rudolf secretly takes the train to Strelsau to attend the coronation.
He sees the mysterious Antoinette du Mauban and stops in Zenda.
Zenda is home to a famous castle - and ‘Black Michael’.
Locals confuse Rudolf Rassendyll for his cousin.
Adapted for audio by Kieran McGovern. With free worksheets & learning activities. English language level: low intermediate level (A2-B1)
Tweet Follow @eslreading