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The Mad King

Author
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Read by
Finian Silverwood
Language
English
Length
8 hours 36 minutes
ISBN
9781802567847
Published
10 August 2025
Imprint
Fantastica
  • Tarzan
  • Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • adventure
  • nature
  • wild life
  • apes
  • jungle
  • survival
  • fate
  • free will

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Description

The Mad King by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a thrilling adventure blending action, mistaken identity, and romance. Set in the fictional European kingdom of Lutha, the story follows Barney Custer, an American gentleman who bears a striking resemblance to the kingdom’s eccentric and imprisoned ruler, King Leopold. When Leopold is assassinated, Barney is thrust into the role of monarch to preserve the throne. Amid political intrigue, daring escapes, and swordfights, Barney must navigate court conspiracies, win the love of Princess Emma, and defend Lutha from enemies. A swashbuckling tale of honor, courage, and destiny, The Mad King showcases Burroughs’ flair for fast-paced, imaginative storytelling.

Author

Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875–1950) invented Tarzan and John Carter and then refused to stop inventing. Jungle, Mars, Pellucidar, lost cities: he built a pulp engine that made adventure unapologetic and wildly popular. Tarzan leapt from novels into comics, film, and merchandising until the ape-man became a global icon; Barsoom gave science fantasy a desert romance and a swordsman's swagger.

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