Prince of Peril

Name: Prince of Peril
Author: Otis Adelbert Kline

The story follows the adventures of Prince Zud, a young man from the kingdom of Zudar. When his father, the King, is killed in battle, Zud is forced to flee his homeland and seek refuge in the neighboring kingdom of Karkar. In Karkar, Zud meets the beautiful Princess Zara, and the two quickly fall in love. But their romance is threatened by the machinations of the evil wizard, Zoram, who seeks to take control of both kingdoms. With the help of his loyal friends, Zud must battle Zoram and his minions in order to save Zara and restore peace to the two kingdoms. Along the way, he must face many dangers and overcome numerous obstacles, including a powerful dragon, a giant sea monster, and a mysterious island filled with strange creatures. Will Zud be able to save Zara and restore peace to the two kingdoms? Read Prince of Peril to find out!

By Otis Adelbert Kline · First published 1929 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 17 chapters · 54,554 words

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Many people have asked me how I came to write "The Swordsman of Mars," "The Outlaws of Mars," and "The Planet of Peril," and have wondered why the character of Dr. Morgan appears in all of them. "It was all right for the first story," one reader complained, "but it begins to get a bit thick the third time. I hope you're not going to do it again." Another thought that Dr. Morgan really belonged in the series, but that there wasn't enough of him; I should justify his continuance by having him play a more important role in the plot.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Otis Adelbert Kline
Date: 1929 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction
Length: 54,554 words
Structure: 17 chapters, 1,877 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Fantasy — Prince of Peril is a classic fantasy novel by Otis Adelbert Kline, featuring a prince who must battle against a powerful enemy to save his kingdom.
Adventure — The novel follows the prince on his thrilling journey as he faces danger and peril in his quest to save his kingdom.
Romance — The novel also contains a romantic subplot, as the prince falls in love with a mysterious woman who helps him on his quest.
Historical Fiction — The novel is set in a fictionalized version of medieval Europe, making it a work of historical fiction.