91-The Scarlet Citadel

About this book

Conan, the Cimmerian barbarian who rose to wear the crown of Aquilonia, faces the darkest day of his reign. Lured across the border into Ophir, the king and his five thousand knights ride straight into a trap laid by treacherous allies and the armies of Koth. When the dust of the battlefield settles, Conan stands alone against an army, and the only power that can bring him down is the sinister sorcery of the wizard Tsotha-lanti. Chained and defeated, the mightiest warrior of the Hyborian Age is dragged toward the dungeons of Khorshemish, where black magic, intrigue and horror wait in the shadows beneath the wizard's palace. Yet a king who has fought his way up from the barbarian hills does not surrender easily, and even the deepest pit may not hold him. The Scarlet Citadel is one of the classic sword-and-sorcery tales by Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan, and a cornerstone of the genre. Fast-paced, brutal and atmospheric, it blends epic battle scenes, sinister wizardry and relentless adventure in the lost world of the Hyborian Age. Ideal for fans of heroic fantasy, pulp adventure and dark fantasy, this short novel (about 16,000 words) can be read in a single sitting. Start reading online instantly in your browser, with no download required.

Author

Robert E. Howard

Length

~58 pages

Reading time

1 h 9 min

Chapters

6

Released

October 24, 2026

Languages

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Formats

eBook

Print format

Paperback, 13.5 × 21 cm, 70 pages

Age rating

Teen 13+