A Witch Shall Be Born

Name: A Witch Shall Be Born
Author: Robert E. Howard

A Witch Shall Be Born is a classic fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Barbarian. The story follows the adventures of Tara, a princess of Khoraja, who is betrayed by her own brother and sold into slavery. She is taken to the kingdom of Koth, where she is forced to serve as a slave in the court of King Nimed. Tara is eventually rescued by a mysterious stranger, who reveals that she is the daughter of a powerful witch. With her newfound powers, Tara sets out to reclaim her rightful place as the rightful ruler of Khoraja. Along the way, she must battle powerful sorcerers, monstrous creatures, and the forces of evil that threaten to destroy her kingdom. A Witch Shall Be Born is a thrilling adventure story that is sure to captivate readers of all ages. With its fast-paced action and vivid characters, it is sure to be a classic for years to come.

By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Horror · 6 chapters · 16,694 words

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Taramis, Queen of Khauran, awakened from a dream-haunted slumber to a silence that seemed more like the stillness of nighted catacombs than the normal quiet of a sleeping place. She lay staring into the darkness, wondering why the candles in their golden candelabra had gone out. A flecking of stars marked a gold-barred casement that lent no illumination to the interior of the chamber. But as Taramis lay there, she became aware of a spot of radiance glowing in the darkness before her. She watched, puzzled. It grew and its intensity deepened as it expanded, a widening disk of lurid light hovering against the dark velvet hangings of the opposite wall. Taramis caught her breath, starting up to a sitting position. A dark object was visible in that circle of light--a human head.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Robert E. Howard
Date: 1928 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Horror, Mystery
Length: 16,694 words
Structure: 6 chapters, 557 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Fantasy — The title of the book, 'A Witch Shall Be Born', implies a story of magic and supernatural elements, which is a common feature of fantasy literature.
Adventure — The book is written by Robert E. Howard, who is known for writing adventure stories, and the plot of the book is likely to involve a journey or quest of some kind.
Horror — The book is likely to contain elements of horror, as it is written by Robert E. Howard, who is known for writing horror stories.
Mystery — The book may contain elements of mystery, as it is written by Robert E. Howard, who is known for writing mystery stories.