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I read virtually everything Burroughs wrote that I could lay my hands on when I was in my early teens. This one escaped me. Having finally discovered it, even at an advanced age, I can say it is one of the jewels of ERB's work. While I am partial to his series works, there are times when a single volume story is all you want to read. This is a prime candidate.

Written in 1914 and published serially, ERB makes a departure from his plot formula (at least a little) in order to write this tale of ultimate vengeance. The main character, Norman of Torn, aka Prince Richard of England, becomes the prime tool for the revenge of another. There are the usual elements of romance, but in effect this is a novel about knights and sword fights, outlaws versus nobility, chivalry versus lusts. Life was never this black and white, but it makes for good reading. I found the story to be reminiscent of both Ivanhoe and Robin Hood, and well worth the read. P-)

This book was written about twin princes from England, one of which was kidnapped and raised to be an expert swordsman and ruffian by a disgruntled swordmaster. I haven't read it for years, but I'm looking forward to doing so at no cost on my Kindle! Imagine - all of the Pellicidar Series, Mars Series and Tarzan Series for free or close to it. Hadon of Ancient Opar.

Burroughs might be a little dated in style, but his stories are fun to read.