The Chessmen of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs
In this novel Burroughs focuses on another a younger member of the family established by John Carter and Dejah Thoris, protagonists of the first three books in the series. The heroine this time is their daughter Tara, princess of Helium, whose hand is sought by the gallant Gahan, Jed (prince) of Gathol. Both Helium and Gathol are prominent Barsoomian city states.
Content
Prelude. John Carter Comes to Earth
Chapter II. At The Gale's Mercy
Chapter III. The Headless Humans
Chapter VI. In The Toils of Horror
Chapter VII. A Repellent Sight
Chapter IX. Adrift Over Strange Regions
Chapter XI. The Choice of Tara
Chapter XII. Ghek Plays Pranks
Chapter XIII. A Desperate Deed
Chapter XIV. At Ghek's Command
Chapter XV. The Old Man of the Pits
Chapter XVI. Another Change of Name
Chapter XVII. A Play to the Death
Chapter XVIII. A Task for Loyalty
Chapter XIX. The Menace of the Dead
Chapter XX. The Charge of Cowardice