Description
Set against the backdrop of a vividly imagined Victorian era, the narrative weaves an intricate tapestry of adventure and madness. The world pulsates with steam-powered machinery and fantastical inventions, echoing the industrial revolution's unbridled creativity and chaos. The characters, caught in a whirlwind of bizarre events, navigate their way through a society where science clashes with the arcane, and every corner hides secrets waiting to be uncovered.
As the protagonists delve deeper into their eccentric pursuits, they encounter otherworldly beings and face challenges that blur the lines between reality and imagination. The tension escalates as they grapple with their own desires and the monstrous implications of their ambitions. With its richly detailed setting and a plot steeped in surrealism, this story captivates readers, inviting them to explore the darker sides of innovation and the consequences of unchecked ambition in a world where the fantastical reigns supreme.
As the protagonists delve deeper into their eccentric pursuits, they encounter otherworldly beings and face challenges that blur the lines between reality and imagination. The tension escalates as they grapple with their own desires and the monstrous implications of their ambitions. With its richly detailed setting and a plot steeped in surrealism, this story captivates readers, inviting them to explore the darker sides of innovation and the consequences of unchecked ambition in a world where the fantastical reigns supreme.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
282 pages
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1987
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Edition
First Ed
Editions
75 editions
ISBN-10
031200706X
ISBN-13
9780312007065