The People of the Black Circle: I, Death Strikes a King; II, A Barbarian from the Hills: III, Khemsa Uses Magic; IV, An Encounter in the Pass; V, The Black Stallion Summary

The Bloody Crown of Conan by Robert E. Howard focuses on Conan, a frightening barbarian, who saves women and conquers lands from evil forces. He uses his brute strength and warfare to fight evil and take back his kingdom.

In "I, Death Strikes a King," the King of Vendhya lies dying. Slave girls surround the ill king, Bhunda Chand, as does his beloved sister, Devi Yasmina. She is very upset and feels helpless. The old noble tells Devi that the king has been...