Shadows in Zamboula
Shadows in Zamboula appeared in Weird Tales in 1935, one of the last Conan stories Robert E. Howard published before his death. Conan, passing through the desert city of Zamboula, ignores a warning not to sleep at the inn of Aram Baksh and discovers why: the innkeeper sells his guests to the city's cannibal slaves, who roam the streets after dark. Rescuing a woman named Zabibi from them, Conan is drawn into her plot against the priest Totrasmek and his temple of Hanuman, and then into a wrestling match with the strangler Baal-pteor. The night ends with a reckoning for the innkeeper. It is one of the more sardonic tales in the series. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about Shadows in Zamboula
Shadows in Zamboula by Robert E. Howard can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Shadows in Zamboula in the public domain?
Yes. Shadows in Zamboula by Robert E. Howard is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Shadows in Zamboula?
About 49 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Shadows in Zamboula?
Shadows in Zamboula by Robert E. Howard is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
