''Le Morne-au-Diable'' is a historical novel by Eugène Sue, first published in 1842. Set in the late 17th century, it follows the voyage of the ship La Licorne from La Rochelle to Martinique amidst war and piracy in the Caribbean. The story features Reverend Father Griffon, who defends his parishioners during perilous encounters, and Croustillac, a daring adventurer seeking fortune and romance linked to the mysterious Barbe-Bleue. The novel explores themes of ambition, danger, and the complexities of human relationships in a tumultuous era.
