Red Nails by Robert E. Howard
"Red Nails" by Robert E. Howard is a fantasy adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story prominently features Conan the Cimmerian, a barbarian hero known for his strength and valor. As an exciting tale of conflict and exploration, it follows Conan and Valeria, a fierce woman pirate, as they navigate a strange city inhabited by a bizarre race, facing fantastical creatures and deadly foes along the way. At the
start of the tale, Valeria finds herself deep in an ominous forest after escaping a deadly situation involving a Stygian officer. She soon encounters Conan, who has followed her to help defend against imminent danger. The two are soon plunged into peril by a monstrous creature that threatens their lives. As they attempt to escape, they discover a walled city, which serves as a backdrop to their struggles. The opening portions encapsulate themes of survival, bravery, and the complexities of their budding relationship against the backdrop of danger and mystery, setting up a gripping narrative that promises both thrilling encounters and the exploration of a vivid, strange world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Howard, Robert E. (Robert Ervin), 1906-1936 |
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| Title | Red Nails |
| Series Title | Produced from Weird Tales July, August-September and October 1936. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Nails |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction, American |
| Subject | Conan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32759 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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