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The only full-length Conan novel by Robert E. Howard,The Hour of the Dragon is a grand epic of war, sorcery,betrayal, and vengeance. Conan-now King ofAquilonia-is overthrown by treachery and dark magicwhen an ancient necromancer is resurrected tomanipulate power across the continent. Stripped of hiscrown, pursued by enemies, and facing impossibleodds, Conan must rely on his sword, cunning, andindomitable will to reclaim his throne. The narrativespans vast kingdoms and eerie catacombs, frompolitical machinations to haunting tombs guarded byundead horrors. A masterpiece of high adventure, thenovel showcases Howard's mature storytelling, fusingfast-paced action with depth, world-building, andexistential defiance. The Hour of the Dragon is not just atale of brute force-it is a sweeping saga of fallen kings,cursed artifacts, and the warrior spirit unbroken. Anessential read for fans of heroic fantasy.