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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

Shadows in Zamboula

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Shadows in Zamboula is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy story collection by Robert E. Howard. It deals with Conan.

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About Shadows in Zamboula

"Shadows in Zamboula" by Robert E. Howard is a Conan story first published in November 1935. When Conan spends the night in a cheap tavern in the desert city of Zamboula, he discovers streets filled with roaming cannibals and deadly political intrigue. The barbarian hero must navigate treacherous innkeepers, a hypnotic high priest, and a formidable strangler while becoming entangled in a dangerous scheme involving a satrap's mistress and her insane lover.
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  • Fantasy fiction, American
  • Conan

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Who wrote Shadows in Zamboula?

Shadows in Zamboula was written by Robert E. Howard.

What genre is Shadows in Zamboula?

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

Is Shadows in Zamboula 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 Shadows in Zamboula?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 31 min.

What books are similar to Shadows in Zamboula?

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

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