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.

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

Synopsis

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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

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

Bibliography

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  • 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.