Deep within the darkest heart of the African jungle lies the lost city of Opar, a legendary source of unimaginable wealth. Tarzan, battling a bout of amnesia after a brutal head injury, stumbles upon this very city, an ancient civilization populated by primitive, ape-like men and a beautiful high priestess named La. Without his memories of Jane or his civilized life, Tarzan is a new man, savage and driven by instinct. In this action-packed tale, Edgar Rice Burroughs delivers a thrilling adventure of a man without a past, guided only by the primal call of the wild. As Tarzan recovers his old jungle identity, he must navigate the deadly intrigues of Opar and the treachery of the priestess who seeks to claim him for her own. A ruthless Belgian treasure hunter, determined to steal the city’s fabled gold, adds a new layer of danger, forcing Tarzan to choose between his forgotten humanity and his animal instincts. This amnesia makes him more ferocious and unpredictable than ever, testing the true nature of his being. Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar is a relentless quest for identity, love, and fortune. It is a pulse-pounding narrative that explores the very essence of Tarzan’s character, asking if he can ever truly escape the jungle within. This is a story of forgotten glory, hidden treasures, and the raw power of a man who must rediscover who he is before he loses everything.

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Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875–1950) was an American author best known for creating two of the most enduring icons in popular fiction: Tarzan of the Apes and John Carter of Mars. Burroughs’ vivid imagination and adventurous storytelling transported readers to exotic jungles and distant planets, captivating audiences worldwide. With his groundbreaking pulp fiction style, he became a pioneer of modern science fiction and fantasy. Burroughs’ works, brimming with action, romance, and heroism, continue to inspire adaptations and entertain fans across generations.