The Devil in Velvet by John Dickson Carr

The Devil in Velvet

John Dickson Carr

426 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
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To solve a centuries-old crime, a man makes a deal with the devil: "The fantasy, the murder and the historical action are . . . all wonderful" (San Francisco Chronicle). An aging scholar of Restoration history, Nicholas Fenton has long dreamed of ...

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Moods

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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?

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