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Merrick: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Merrick by Anne Rice: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Merrick is a descendant of the gens de couleurs libres, a caste derived from the black mistresses of white men, a society of New Orleans octaroons and quadroons, steeped in the lore and ceremony of voodoo, who reign in the shadowy world where the African and the French--the white and the dark--intermingle. Her ancestors are the Great Mayfair witches, of whom she knows nothing--and from whom she inherits the power and magical knowledge of a Circe.

Quick facts about Merrick

  • Title: Merrick
  • Author: Anne Rice
  • First published: 2000
  • Genre: fiction, vampires, witches
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL77848W

Where to read Merrick

Merrick by Anne Rice is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Merrick about?

Merrick is a descendant of the *gens de couleurs libres*, a caste derived from the black mistresses of white men, a society of New Orleans octaroons and quadroons, steeped in the lore and ceremony of voodoo, who reign in the shadowy world where the African and the French--the whi

Who wrote Merrick?

Merrick was written by Anne Rice.

When was Merrick published?

Merrick was first published in 2000.

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