Double Harness

Anthony Hope, born Anthony Hope Hawkins on February 9, 1863, was a prolific English author best known for his adventure novels. He gained tremendous fame with his book 'The Prisoner of Zenda' (1894), which established him as a master of the romantic adventure genre. Hope qualified as a barrister in 1887 but his passion lay in spinning tales that captured the imaginations and hearts of his Victoria...