Anthony —, author of novels The Prisoner of Zenda and Rupert of Hentzau (4)

I believe the answer is:

hope

(Other definitions for hope that I've seen before include "Cherish a desire" , "Anticipation" , "Trust" , "Expect and desire" , "English-born US comedian, d. 2003" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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