No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality.

No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. Bookclub edition with gutter code of 010. Signed by the Author on the bookplate of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. This book his from his collection. A fusion of historical accuracy and supernatural intrigue elevates Fevre Dream beyond typical vampire tales, offering a thought-provoking exploration of power, identity, and the blurred lines between humanity and monstrosity. George R. R. Martin's Fevre Dream transports readers into a haunting blend of historical realism and supernatural intrigue. Set against the backdrop of 1857 Mississippi, the novel follows Abner Marsh, a struggling steamboat captain, who forms an unlikely partnership with the enigmatic Joshua York. Martin's narrative prowess shines as he intertwines vivid descriptions of steamboat life with eerie Gothic atmospheres. The novel's rich historical detail paints a stark picture of slavery, social unrest, and the decadence of Southern aristocracy, all contrasted with the supernatural undercurrent of York's quest. Subjects: 19th-century American South, steamboats, supernatural. Gothic fiction, horror, vampire literature.