Goldman, William

Tom "Babe" Levy, a man who aspires to be a top marathon runner and an ace historian, instead becomes entangled in a plot to avenge two former Nazi war criminals.

Westley, a farm boy, goes off to seek his fortune shortly after declaring his love for Buttercup, the most beautiful woman in the world, but their relationship is put to the test when his ship is captured by pirates and she is summoned to become the bride of the prince.