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The Silver Devil

  • 1978 first published
  • 382 pages
  • ★ 3.7 (6 ratings)
  • 2 editions

The Silver Devil is a 1978 historical romance novel by Teresa Denys. The story is set in Italy, in Renaissance Italy. Characters include Domenico, Felicia and Duke of Cabria. It deals with bodice ripper.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 106 more have it on their want-to-read list.

It runs to roughly 382 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.

About The Silver Devil

Amid the gilded opulence and dark intrigue of Renaissance Italy grew a love that knew no bounds.... No woman's heart is safe from the Silver Devil. From the moment he sees the beautiful 18 year old Felicia, he must have her. Overnight he changes Felicia's nightmare world of tavern drudgery into an erotic adventure as his royal mistress. He is the 29 year old Duke of Cabria who holds his subjects in constant fear. He is troubled. He is ruthless. And Felicia is hopelessly in love with him - though at times he seems like the devil incarnate.…
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

  • Renaissance Italy
  • 1605

Characters

  • Domenico
  • Felicia
  • Duke of Cabria

Subjects

  • Historical romance
  • Bodice ripper
  • Historical

Quick answers

Who wrote The Silver Devil?

The Silver Devil was written by Teresa Denys and first published in 1978.

What genre is The Silver Devil?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance.

How long is The Silver Devil?

The median edition has 382 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Silver Devil?

Readers who like it often enjoy Surrender the Night, I Promessi Sposi and A Farewell to Arms.

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