Publisher's Synopsis
The Mad King is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first published in 1926. The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Lutha, where the young and idealistic American, Barney Custer, finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and political turmoil. When the king of Lutha is kidnapped by his scheming and treacherous uncle, Prince Peter, Barney is mistaken for the monarch and forced to take his place on the throne. As he struggles to keep up the pretense and navigate the dangerous political landscape of Lutha, Barney finds himself drawn to the beautiful and mysterious Princess Emma, who may hold the key to his survival. Meanwhile, Prince Peter and his allies plot to overthrow Barney and seize the throne for themselves. With action, romance, and political intrigue, The Mad King is a thrilling adventure that showcases Burroughs' trademark blend of action and imagination.After a time the men tired of the sport of king-baiting, for Barney showed neither rancor nor outraged majesty at their keenest thrusts, instead, often joining in the laugh with them at his own expense. They thought it odd that the king should hold his dignity in so low esteem, but that he was king they never doubted, attributing his denials to a disposition to deceive them, and rob them of the ""king's ransom"" they had already commenced to consider as their own.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
