• CHAPTER X  — Thuvia- Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter X "Kar Komak, The Bowman" of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," Carthoris and Thuvia journey together silently, sharing a bond of trust without verbal communication. In their quest for escape and planning the future, Carthoris is shocked to discover Thuvia has vanished, realizing it was all an illusion crafted by Jav, who wished to keep Thuvia for himself. Carthoris's immediate reaction is to return to Lothar, fueled by a mix of guilt for his oversight and determination to rescue Thuvia. During his…
    • CHAPTER XI  — Thuvia- Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter XI of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "Green Men and White Apes," Carthoris of Helium finds himself in a perilous situation after being rendered unconscious in battle. Upon awakening, he discovers he is alone, with Thuvia and their ally Kar Komak missing. Injured and seeking water, he ventures into the deserted city of Aaanthor. As Carthoris navigates the city, he unwittingly draws the attention of the white apes of Barsoom, leading to his capture. He is swiftly overpowered and imprisoned in…
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      by LovelyMay In this intense chapter of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," Thuvia of Ptarth faces dire peril and complex emotional challenges. The narrative unfolds with Thuvia and Jav confronted by the banth-god, Komal, resulting in Jav’s death. Thuvia barely manages to control Komal, guiding him away. Determined to reach Ptarth, despite the daunting distance and dangers, Thuvia is unaware that Carthoris of Helium, whom she cannot admit she loves, searches for her in vain due to divergent paths. Throughout her perilous…
    • CHAPTER I  — Thuvia- Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Upon a polished ersite bench beneath the blooming giant pimalia in the royal gardens of Thuvan Dihn, Jeddak of Ptarth, Thuvia of Ptarth sat, her patience thinning. Her presence commanded the attention of Astok, Prince of Dusar, whose passionate declarations were met with her displeasure and rebuke for forgetting Barsoom's customs and his untoward advances. Their interaction was disrupted by the arrival of Carthoris of Helium, who boldly intervened, rebuking Astok with a single terse word and physical…
    • CHAPTER III  — Thuvia- Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter III of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," the narrative unfolds with the aftermath of Vas Kor's visit to the Prince of Helium, creating a widespread atmosphere of tension and speculation regarding the abduction of Thuvia of Ptarth. Accusations hint towards the Prince's involvement, prompting John Carter, Warlord of Mars, to convene a council including Tardos Mors, Jeddak of Helium, and other significant figures. They conclude that to avert a war with Ptarth and clear any suspicions about Carthoris, he must…
    • CHAPTER IV  — Thuvia- Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter IV of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," Thuvia of Ptarth is captured by mysterious abductors who initially disguise themselves with the trappings of Dusar but later reveal insignia of Helium, instilling hope in Thuvia for a kind treatment. Despite the change, Thuvia remains clueless about their intentions and destination, which turns out to be a deserted city amongst Mars' ancient ruins—a common refuge and haunting grounds feared by the Martians for its association with ghostly legends. Thuvia is…
    • CHAPTER V  — Thuvia- Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter V of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," Carthoris embarks on a perilous journey through a dark and mysterious tunnel, escaping the pursuit of lethal creatures known as banths. Emerging into a moonlit valley, he discovers the stunning landscape of an unknown civilization, populated by auburn-haired people and fierce lions, contrasting sharply with the green warriors of Mars he is accustomed to. Amidst this, Carthoris unexpectedly encounters Thuvia, princess of Ptarth, who had been abducted, sparking a…
    • CHAPTER VI  — Thuvia- Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter VI of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "The Jeddak of Lothar," Carthoris and Thuvia continue their adventure on the mysterious and war-torn planet Barsoom. Initially, they are baffled by the disappearance of thousands of dead bowmen from a battlefield, a mystery that Carthoris deems "uncanny." Despite their apprehension, they decide to seek sanctuary within the walls of the city of Lothar, hoping to find a place more welcoming than the perilous terrain that hosts banths—fierce, lion-like…
    • CHAPTER XIII  ‑Thuvia-maid of mars Trashed Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter XIII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "Turjun, the Panthan," Carthoris of Helium discovers that his homeland, Helium, is at war with Dusar. He finds himself in an uncomfortable alliance with the enemy because of fate. Even as he grapples with his emotions and loyalty, Carthoris understands the strategic significance of his position among the Dusarians and anticipates exploiting it for Helium's advantage. Carthoris meets Vas Kor, a noble of Dusar, and through a series of interactions, including…
    • CHAPTER XIV ‑Thuvia-maid of mars Trashed Cover
      by LovelyMay Thuvia of Ptarth, imprisoned by Astok, Prince of Dusar, is resigned to her fate, believing escape impossible. Her thoughts wander to Carthoris of Helium, contrasting him with Astok's cowardice. Meanwhile, outside her door, Astok and Vas Kor debate her assassination, highlighting their cowardice and treachery. They confront Thuvia, but are interrupted by a Heliumite, who battles them, enabling Thuvia to escape by locking them inside the room. Astok's attempt to trap them fails, and they flee Dusar, leading…
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