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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

Red Nails

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Robert E. Howard's Red Nails is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel. It deals with Conan.

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About Red Nails

"Red Nails" by Robert E. Howard is a novella serialized in Weird Tales magazine from July to October 1936. It follows Conan the Cimmerian and warrior Valeria as they discover Xuchotl, a mysterious jade city enclosed by an emerald dome. The city's remaining inhabitants are locked in a deadly blood feud that has consumed their civilization for generations. As Conan and Valeria become entangled in ancient rivalries, sorcery, and betrayal, they must navigate a decaying world where survival means confronting both human treachery and supernatural forces.
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Red Nails — LibriVox recording, 3 h 49 min in 7 sections.

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  • Fantasy fiction, American
  • Conan

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Who wrote Red Nails?

Red Nails was written by Robert E. Howard.

What genre is Red Nails?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is Red Nails free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Red Nails?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 3 h 49 min.

What books are similar to Red Nails?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

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