In ancient Argos, Conan of Cimmeria discovers that behind the façade of legality, the intrigues of the noble houses may be as deadly as the wars he has left behind. A large merchant can mingle with witchcraft, but the thoughts of the nobles are fraught with lies and deceit. But those who wish to harm the one whom the Cimmerian swore to protect will regret that they encountered Conan. In the paper edition, the author of the novel is erroneously indicated as L. Carpenter.