
On the scarlet plains of a far‑off Mars, the lives of its noble families are woven from honor, tradition and fierce rivalry. Princess Thuvia, heir to the royal garden of Ptarth, is as proud as she is beautiful, bound by the strict customs of her people. When a presumptuous suitor dares to overstep the ancient codes, she meets his aggression with sharp wit and an even sharper blade, refusing to become a pawn in his ambitions.
Just as tension threatens to erupt into bloodshed, a daring young warrior named Carthoris bursts onto the scene. His swift, decisive action saves Thuvia from a brutal grasp, and in that fleeting moment a bond of respect—and perhaps something deeper—begins to form. Their encounter sets the stage for a larger journey across the crimson deserts, where loyalty, love, and the fight for freedom will be tested against the unforgiving world of Barsoom.
Language
fi
Duration
~4 hours (278K characters)
Series
Barsoom series, 4
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Finland: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1923.
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2022-03-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1950
Best known for creating Tarzan and John Carter, this hugely popular adventure writer helped shape early science fiction and fantasy. His stories mixed jungle action, lost worlds, and interplanetary romance in a way that still feels energetic today.
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