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The Devil, Poor Devil
This work is a cleverly written novel revolving around the Devil, who is in temporary occupation of the body of Cyril Fairways, and the Independent, who occupies the body of Lady Delabole, a recently deceased wealthy widow. The Devil hopes he can revive humankind's fear of him because he is on the road to extinction since man no longer believes in him. The Devil has a hard time adjusting to life on earth and finds himself falling in love with Fenella Huntly, a beautiful country girl. However, Fenella is in love with Lance Briar, and the Devil does everything he can think of to break the couple apart. Is his evil power successful or does love conquer all?
260 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1934
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About the author
Katharine Burdekin
10 books33 followersBritish novelist who wrote speculative fiction dealing with political, social, and spiritual issues.
She was the sister of Rowena Cade, creator of the Minack Theatre in Cornwall. Many of her novels could be categorized as feminist utopian/dystopian fiction.
She also wrote under the name Kay Burdekin and under the pseudonym Murray Constantine. Daphne Patai unraveled "Murray Constantine's" true identity while doing research on utopian and dystopian fiction in the mid-1980s.
She was the sister of Rowena Cade, creator of the Minack Theatre in Cornwall. Many of her novels could be categorized as feminist utopian/dystopian fiction.
She also wrote under the name Kay Burdekin and under the pseudonym Murray Constantine. Daphne Patai unraveled "Murray Constantine's" true identity while doing research on utopian and dystopian fiction in the mid-1980s.
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