# The Prisoner of Zenda — Character guide

> Key figures in The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope.

- [Rudolf Rassendyll](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/rudolf_rassendyll.md): English gentleman who impersonates the King of Ruritania after a chance meeting.
- [Colonel Sapt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/colonel_sapt.md): Loyal and shrewd aide to the King, masterminding the impersonation plot.
- [Rupert Hentzau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/rupert_hentzau.md): Handsome, ruthless villain and chief henchman of Black Michael.
- [Fritz von Tarlenheim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/fritz_von_tarlenheim.md): Loyal friend of the King and Sapt, assisting in the impersonation.
- [Black Michael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/black_michael.md): Ambitious Duke of Strelsau who plots to usurp the throne.
- [Princess Flavia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/princess_flavia.md): Beautiful cousin of the King, betrothed to him but drawn to Rudolf.
- [Antoinette Mauban](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/antoinette_mauban.md): French woman caught between loyalty to Michael and aiding the King.
- [Johann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/johann.md): Servant at the Castle of Zenda who becomes an unwilling informant.
- [Detchard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/detchard.md): Ruthless mercenary guarding the imprisoned King at Zenda.
- [Bertram Bertrand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/bertram_bertrand.md): Friend of Rudolf who helps him travel to Ruritania.
- [George Featherly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/george_featherly.md): Acquaintance of Rudolf in London, part of the social circle.
- [Sir Jacob Borrodaile](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/sir_jacob_borrodaile.md): British diplomat in Ruritania who aids Rudolf.
- [Josef](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/josef.md): Loyal servant at the hunting lodge who helps the King.
- [Marshal Strakencz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/marshal_strakencz.md): Old military commander loyal to the King.
- [De Gautet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/de_gautet.md): One of Black Michael's henchmen at Zenda Castle.
- [Bersonin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/bersonin.md): Swiss mercenary guarding the King at Zenda.
- [Krafstein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/krafstein.md): One of Michael's guards at the Castle of Zenda.
- [Lady Burlesdon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/lady_burlesdon.md): Rudolf's sister, who disapproves of his idle ways.
- [Count Stanislas von Tarlenheim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/count_stanislas.md): Relative of Fritz, present at court ceremonies.
- [Max Holf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/max_holf.md): Brother of Johann, a servant at Zenda Castle.
- [The Belgian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/the_belgian.md): Mercenary guard at Zenda, killed during the rescue.

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