The story is set in 1605, in the fictional dukedom of Cabria, north of Naples, Italy, during a time of plague. The protagonist, Felicia Guardi, is a beautiful but lowly, illegitimate servant who lives a life of drudgery in her brother's inn. Her life is turned upside down when she witnesses the triumphal procession of the new Duke of Cabria, Domenico della Raffaelle, a man known as "the Silver Devil". He is captivated by her and decides he must have her, no matter the cost.
Though her career was short, her impact on the dark historical romance genre is significant, influencing the way many authors structure their "morally grey" heroes today. Summary Table Description The Silver Devil Author Teresa Denys (Jacqui Bianchi) Genre Historical Romance / Dark Romance / Gothic Setting Renaissance Italy Key Themes Dark Romance, Obsession, Dangerous Heroes, Romance/Erotica Status Cult Classic, Out of Print (widely found on VK) the silver devil teresa denys vk verified
The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys: A Cult Classic Explored [VK Verified] The story is set in 1605, in the