Devil's Daughter
by Lisa Kleypas
The Ravenels
Widowed Phoebe, Lady Clare, has never forgiven West Ravenel for bullying her late husband at school. Meeting him at a family wedding, she finds he is nothing like the villain she imagined. A warm, witty Victorian romance with a single mother heroine.
About This Book
Devil's Daughter is a historical romance novel by Lisa Kleypas, first published in 2019 by Avon Books. It is part of the The Ravenels series and runs 384 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Length
- 384 pages
- Format
- Mass market paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A widowed young mother must reevaluate her long-held resentment toward the man who bullied her late husband when they cross paths at a wedding.
- Fans of historical romance
- Readers who enjoy single-mother protagonists
- Warm
- Features Enemies to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Lack of information regarding heat level or specific ending type
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate angst, moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Fans of Victorian-era historical romance.
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Widowed mother Phoebe, Lady Clare, holds a deep-seated grudge against West Ravenel, blaming him for the bullying her late husband suffered at school. However, when the two meet at a family wedding, Phoebe is surprised to discover that West is witty, warm, and far from the caricature she held in her mind, leading her to question her past judgments.
Central Conflict
The protagonist's internal conflict between her long-standing loyalty to her late husband's memory and her growing attraction to the man she once labeled a villain.
Setting
Victorian England
Strengths
- Clear, engaging central conflict
- Well-defined character motivations
Consider before reading
- Lack of information regarding heat level or specific ending type
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Lisa Kleypas
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Avon Books
- Format
- Mass market paperback
- Length
- 384 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780062371935
- ISBN-10
- 0062371932
Devil's Daughter: quick answers
- Who wrote Devil's Daughter?
- Devil's Daughter was written by Lisa Kleypas.
- When was Devil's Daughter published?
- Devil's Daughter was first published in 2019 by Avon Books.
- What genre is Devil's Daughter?
- Devil's Daughter is a historical romance novel, with enemies to lovers.
- How many pages is Devil's Daughter?
- Devil's Daughter is 384 pages long (Mass market paperback).
- Is Devil's Daughter part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the The Ravenels series.
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