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Plot Summary of Outlaw of Torn
"Boy is raised as an outlaw bandit, but in reality is next in line for the thrown. He is raised by a confidant in secret where he eventually leads this rogue life. It is finally revealed by an official of the thrown who he really is. Very well written. I consider this one of ERB's best!"
Robert J. Burrows, Resident Scholar



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Plot
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - alternate history
Coming of age Yes
Youngster becomes - ruler
War or Invasion Yes
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status: - Prince/Nobleman/King
Age: - 20's-30's
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Very much smarter than other characters
Physique - very athletic

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Age: - 40's-50's
Eccentric: Yes
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character? - hard edged
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - average physique

Setting
Terrain - Forests
Earth setting: - 18th century
Takes place on Earth? Yes

Style
Person? - rotating 1st
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog
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