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1995-11-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Burroughs, Edgar Rice
1875
1950
The Mad King
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mad_King
Judith Boss
"The Mad King" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the themes of political intrigue and adventure, set in the fictional kingdom of Lutha. The narrative features Barney Custer, an American who finds himself mistaken for Leopold, the mad king who has escaped captivity after a decade of detention. As the story unfolds, Custer must navigate the challenges of his new identity and confront the dangers posed by corrupt regents and their loyal soldiers. The opening of "The Mad King" introduces a chaotic Lutha, where rumors of the mad king’s escape stir the populace. The cunning Prince Peter of Blentz, who rules as regent, is desperate to recapture Leopold, fearing for his power. Amidst this turmoil, Barney Custer encounters a runaway horse carrying a girl, Emma von der Tann, leading him into a series of events that catalyze his unintended rise into royal life. As Custer engages with both Emma and the political machinations of the kingdom, he becomes embroiled in a conflict that challenges his identity and sense of honor, planting the seeds for a thrilling adventure ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Fantasy fiction
Impostors and imposture -- Fiction
Adventure stories
Kings and rulers -- Fiction
Mistaken identity -- Fiction
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Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
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