While Rassendyll kills Rupert and recovers the letter, the real King is also killed in a separate struggle.
📍 Every year on the anniversary of his death, Flavia sends a single red rose to his grave in England, marked only "To he who reigned a day." Ruperto de Hentzau - Anthony Hope.epub
True to his character, Rassendyll refuses to live a lie that would dishonor the throne. However, as he prepares to reveal the truth, he is assassinated by one of Rupert’s remaining conspirators. He dies in Flavia’s arms, a hero whose true identity remains a secret to the world. While Rassendyll kills Rupert and recovers the letter,
For a moment, the people believe Rassendyll is the King. He could stay, marry Flavia, and rule forever. 🥀 The Tragedy and rule forever. 🥀 The Tragedy