Queen of the Black Coast

"Queen of the Black Coast" by Robert E. Howard is a short story first published in May 1934. Set in the fictional Hyborian Age, this Conan tale follows the Cimmerian warrior as he becomes a pirate alongside Bêlit, the fierce Queen of the Black Coast. Together they plunder coastal villages and raid merchant ships, forging a legendary partnership built on both violence and romance. When they venture up a mysterious river and discover ancient ruins filled with treasure, they encounter supernatural horrors that will test Bêlit's promise that not even death could separate them.

Queen of the Black Coast, by Robert E. Howard. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #42183.