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Death of the Devil

Caroline Gray (1994)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads4.0

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Vengeance-Driven

Synopsis

The final part of the "Devil" trilogy, in which the veteran swordsman Helier L'Eree has accompanied the future King Charles II to Scotland in an attempt to claim his inheritance. But Helier also has a quest of his own - to seek out and destroy the witch who murdered his family.

Is Death of the Devil appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This historical fantasy features a vengeance-driven veteran swordsman tracking down the witch who murdered his family while serving Charles II's claim to the throne. Expect combat violence, death, and dark themes of revenge and loss.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death, and grief (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens who enjoy dark historical fantasy with sword fights and magical enemies will be drawn to this quest for vengeance.

Tags

Historical FantasyDark FantasySword and Sorcery