The Hour of the Dragon (Conan the Conqueror)

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Set during Conan's reign as King of Aquilonia, the plot revolves around a conspiracy to dethrone him, led by those loyal to Valerius, the heir of his slain predecessor. The conspirators resurrect the powerful sorcerer Xaltotun to aid in their plot, leading to Conan's capture and impending execution. With the help of the brave slave girl Zenobia, he embarks on a perilous quest to recover the Heart of Ahriman, ultimately seeking to reclaim his throne and make Zenobia his queen. This novel showcases Howard's mastery of the Sword and Sorcery genre.