The Devil's Laughter

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The Devil's Laughter
AuthorFrank Yerby
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreHistorical romance
PublisherDial Press
Publication date
1953
Media typePrint
Pages376

The Devil's Laughter is a 1953 historical adventure novel by the American writer Frank Yerby.[1] One reviewer described it as having "more dazzle than depth".[2] It is set in Europe of the late eighteenth century in contrast to Yerby's more usual setting of nineteenth century America.

Synopsis[edit]

Jean Paul Marin, the son of a wealthy merchant father is committed to combating the injustices of French aristocracy and monarchy and becomes a leader of the developing French Revolution. He also becomes romantically involved with three very different women.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bonner Jr.p.52
  2. ^ Hill p.33

Bibliography[edit]

  • Bonner Jr., John W. Bibliography of Georgia Authors, 1949-1965. University of Georgia Press, 2010.
  • Hill, James Lee. Anti-heroic Perspectives: The Life and Works of Frank Yerby. University of Iowa, 1976.