Review: Revealing vignette
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 11, 2012
When Devil devises a truly devious prank involving the king's lion, enlisting the aid of Ned and Simon, there are repercussions and some truly unexpected consequences.DEVIL IN THE MAKING is a trip back in time to meet the late adolescent's who become Ned and Devil.  We're also introduced to Simon (Sin) Singleton and Charles Fox.  Charles, unlike Ned, Devil, and Simon, was indeed a real person.  This harmonious blending of fact and fiction is one of charms of Ms. Vane's Devil DeVere Georgian era series.The "rake with a loyal, honorable heart" foundation is there, as is the faade Devil shows the world along with his wicked sense of humor and adventure.Rather than just learning about them via other characters we're given the dubious honor of meeting Devil's mother and the man who claims him as heir.  After witnessing his encounters with both Madame La Comtesse and the present Viscount I can only say I'm even more enamored with the man Devil becomes.  Even in disgrace he manages to take advantage of the opportunities presented.  I confess the ending had me laughing out loud.This isn't a romance as the prior books have been.  This is a "what made the man" glimpse of Devil and the men who form his small trusted circle.If you're as fond of this series as I am you owe it to yourself to partake of the tasty treat that is DEVIL IN THE MAKING.Reviewed by IvyD for Manic Readers