"The Outlaw of Torn" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a historical fiction story that drops you right into the middle of 13th-century England, a time of big fights for power. A young boy named Richard, who is secretly the prince of England, finds his life turned upside down when King Henry III and the Earl of Leicester start a feud. The whole story is about loyalty, figuring out who you are, revenge, and the troubles that come with wars for power. It all kicks off when King Henry says something bad about Simon de Montfort, which sets off a chain of crazy events. A super angry fencing master named Sir Jules de Vac, who wants payback, kidnaps the young prince. This one act changes Richard's life and the fate of the country, setting him on a path to fight for what's right and take his place as the rightful ruler.
The outlaw of Torn
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
In a world of clashing swords and secret identities, a kidnapped prince must rise from the shadows to claim his birthright amidst the chaos of a kingdom at war.
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About the AuthorEdgar Rice Burroughs was an American writer, best known for his prolific output in the adventure, science fiction, and fantasy genres. Best known for creating the characters Tarzan and John Carter, he also wrote the Pellucidar series, the Amtor series, and the Caspak trilogy.
Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American writer, best known for his prolific output in the adventure, science fiction, and fantasy genres. Best known for creating the characters Tarzan and John Carter, he also wrote the Pellucidar series, the Amtor series, and the Caspak trilogy.
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