The Devil in Velvet by John Dickson Carr

The Devil in Velvet

John Dickson Carr

352 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
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Professor Nicholas Fenton enters a pact with Satan and goes back in time to bawdy, turbulent Restoration London to prevent a murder that is about to take place. But he falls in love with the intended victim and resolves to alter the course of hist...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
informative 100%
inspiring 100%
lighthearted 100%
mysterious 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.58

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