The Outlaw of Torn is a historical novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs originally published as a five part serial. It was later published as his second novel. The Outlaw of Torn is set in 13th century England with the notorious outlaw Norman of Torn. Norman is the supposed son of the Frenchman de Vac, once the king`s fencing master, who has a grudge against his former employer and raises the boy to be a simple, brutal killing machine with a hatred of all things English. His intentions are partially subverted by a priest who befriends Norman and teaches him his letters and chivalry. Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American author, best known for his creation of the jungle hero Tarzan, "Lost worlds" and the heroic Mars adventurer John Carter.