The Phoenix on the Sword is a classic fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Barbarian. It follows the adventures of Cormac Fitzgeoffrey, a young Irish nobleman who is sent to the court of King Richard I of England. At court, Cormac is befriended by the mysterious Sir Tristram, who reveals to him the secret of the Phoenix on the Sword. This magical weapon is said to be the only thing that can save England from the forces of evil that are gathering in the shadows. Cormac embarks on a quest to find the Phoenix on the Sword and save England from destruction. Along the way, he must battle monsters, face off against powerful wizards, and confront the dark forces that threaten the kingdom. With the help of his friends, Cormac must find the Phoenix on the Sword and use it to save England from the forces of evil.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 5 chapters