The People of the Black Circle
The People of the Black Circle appeared in three installments of Weird Tales in 1934 and is one of the longer and most admired of Robert E. Howard's Conan stories. In the Himalayan-like kingdom of Vendhya the king is slain by sorcery, and his sister, the Devi Yasmina, seeks out Conan, now chief of the hill tribes of the Afghuli, to strike at the wizards of the Black Circle who did it. Kidnapping, a treacherous governor, a Turanian army, and a climb to the fortress of Yimsha, where the Black Seers wait, follow in rapid order. Howard's borrowings from the history and landscape of the North-West Frontier give the tale an unusual solidity for a work of sword and sorcery. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The People of the Black Circle
The People of the Black Circle 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 The People of the Black Circle in the public domain?
Yes. The People of the Black Circle 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 The People of the Black Circle?
About 2 h 04 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 The People of the Black Circle?
The People of the Black Circle by Robert E. Howard is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
