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The Mad King

1926

Edgar Rice Burroughs

The Mad King

Edgar Rice Burroughs

1926

The Mad King is a fantasy adventure novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first published in 1926. Set in the fictional kingdom of Lutha, it follows Barney Custer, an American who is mistaken for his royal relative, King Leopold, who has just escaped captivity. As Custer navigates the political intrigue and dangers posed by corrupt regents, he confronts challenges that test his identity and honor. This work is notable for its themes of mistaken identity and adventure, contributing to the Ruritanian romance genre.

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A novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the themes of political intrigue and adventure,...

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The Mad King is a Ruritanian romance by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, originally published in two parts as "The...

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