The Serpent Prince
Princes Trilogy
Practical Lucy Craddock-Hayes finds the beaten Viscount Iddesleigh left for dead near her village. As she nurses him back to health, she discovers he is bent on avenging his brother's murder. A dark, romantic Georgian tale.
About This Book
The Serpent Prince is a historical romance novel by Elizabeth Hoyt, first published in 2007 by Grand Central Pub.. It is part of the Princes Trilogy series and runs 369 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract, forced proximity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Published
- 2007
- Length
- 369 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A pragmatic woman finds her life upturned when she rescues a nobleman bent on vengeance.
- Fans of historical romance with dark, suspenseful undertones
- Intrigued
- Features Forced Proximity
- Engaging premise blending romantic and suspenseful elements.
This may not be ideal if…
- Summary is quite brief, leaving many character and plot details to be discovered.
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
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.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers.
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
When practical-minded Lucy Craddock-Hayes discovers a battered man left for dead near her village, she takes him in to nurse him back to health. She soon learns her patient is the Viscount Iddesleigh, a man consumed by a dark need to avenge his brother's murder, leading to a complex and dangerous connection between them.
Central Conflict
The tension between Lucy's practical, quiet life and the Viscount's violent pursuit of vengeance.
Setting
Georgian-era England.
Strengths
- Engaging premise blending romantic and suspenseful elements.
Consider before reading
- Summary is quite brief, leaving many character and plot details to be discovered.
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
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Elizabeth Hoyt
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Grand Central Pub.
- Published
- 2007
- Length
- 369 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780446400534
- ISBN-10
- 044640053X
The Serpent Prince: quick answers
- Who wrote The Serpent Prince?
- The Serpent Prince was written by Elizabeth Hoyt.
- When was The Serpent Prince published?
- The Serpent Prince was first published in 2007 by Grand Central Pub..
- What genre is The Serpent Prince?
- The Serpent Prince is a historical romance novel, with opposites attract, forced proximity.
- How many pages is The Serpent Prince?
- The Serpent Prince is 369 pages long.
- Is The Serpent Prince part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Princes Trilogy series.
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