In Franny, The Queen of Provincetown, John Preston created one of his most memorable characters from among the thirty-some books he authored or edited over his storied career. Franny is a proud, protective friend to the gay men of Provincetown, Massachusetts as they fight their battles against self-hatred and ostracism.

Haunted by the loss of his first love, Franny vows never to let fear and anger consume those who are hated for being queer. It's his goal to ensure that there is a place in the world for everyone who feels they do not belong.

First published to wide acclaim in 1983, Franny was a book of gay heroism and camaraderie in the shadow of the burgeoning AIDS crisis. Today, one can read it with a sense of nostalgia, and with the knowledge that Franny's dream of a society that accepts gays and lesbians without question is close to fruition, but far from complete.

Features an appendix of supplementary materials about Franny and the author, as well as an introduction by the novelist Michael Lowenthal.