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1. The Flesh And The Devil
2. Romance

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Sadly, Teresa Denys, an editor in her non-writing life, died several years ago, so there will be no more astonishing novels like The Silver Devil or Flesh and the Devil. Dark, intense and so emotionally accurate in their depiction of the brutal underbelly of Renaissance intrigue, it is hard to describe them as historical romances. Politically incorrect it may be, but I have never read anything like the Silver Devil. The reviewer who described it as Revenge tragedy is so right - all wrapped up in an historical romance. This book tops my list of all-time favorite romances.

Simply put, there's no other book like it. Certainly there's never been another hero remotely like Domenico. The story is about a Duke (Duke = King), somewhat uneasy on his throne, who sees a peasant girl in a window, buys her from her brother and forces her to become his mistress.

But that short synopsis doesn't do justice to the intensity and complexity of the story, which weaves you through the politics of Renaissance Italy through the eyes of a woman who's more used to cleaning kitchens than consorting with noblemen, or the richness of the writing and characters.Domenico, the Duke, is a remarkably complicated man. How many heroes have there been who would have a man horribly tortured because he was afraid the man had stolen his mistress's affections, have a man's legs broken because the other man was taller than him or who is clearly bisexual? Raised from birth in an atmosphere of distrust, obsequiousness and betrayal, he comes to us a man who has had most of the worst facets of his character rewarded throughout his life.

There is a decidedly cruel streak in Domenico, and yet he's amazingly attractive - to both the men and women in the story, and to the readers. One might say he exudes sex appeal. Be warned, this is a dark story - with a happy ending, of course.

It's a cult classic that deserves more readership. It breaks my heart that we'll never see another story from Denys, but I thank her for writing a book I've enjoyed reading over and over through the years. I have read this book so many times over the past 15 years that I know every single line, every single character on a first name basis, just everything! If you are interested in reading this book, it's truly a modern day work of fiction. Writing a book like that in the late 1970's had to have been shocking to Ms. Denys' readers.

The Flesh And The Devil

If she were to put it back into print today, and with the right kind of publicity, she would be a major author. I know that this is wishful thinking, but hopefully she will write again someday. This book is an EXCELLENT choice. If it was made into a film, it would put the other Rennaissance period movies (the Oscar winning ones included) to SHAME! A dark chess game which sets the power struggle between lovers squarely in the middle of the power struggle at a Renaissance Italian court. The tension grabs you from start and lingers long after you have put the book down - in my case more than fifteen years.

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This is a book about violence, betrayal, double dealing - and even the best characters are in it up to their finely starched ruffs - and the love story is utterly compelling because, not in in spite, of the nightmares. Probably too politically incorrect for today but the sexual tension (and the pangs of misprised love ) fairly sizzle. Read and relish! This book is intense. I read it years ago and at least once a year I have to re-read it. An amazing work of fiction. It grabs your attention and creates characters so real you think about them days, weeks, months, later.

Romance

I wish it was easier to find a copy of this out-of-print title so more could enjoy the mesmirizing romance created by this gifted author. Set in Rennaisance Italy in the 1600's, it is the story of a Duke and his mistress. The dialogue is quick and subtle. The plot is moved along quickly with action and intrigue.

It is on my list of the top ten books I have had the privelege to read, and I have read many. I think the book was a bit ahead of its time when first printed in 1978. Now it would not so much shock people as intrigue them.