NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the bestselling author of Mexican
Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a lavish historical drama
reimagining of The Island of Doctor Moreau set against the backdrop of
nineteenth-century Mexico.
"This is historical science fiction at its best: a dreamy reimagining of
a classic story with vivid descriptions of lush jungles and feminist
themes. Some light romance threads through the heavier ethical questions
concerning humanity."--Library Journal (starred review)
"The imagination of Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a thing of wonder, restless
and romantic, fearless in the face of genre, embracing the polarities of
storytelling--the sleek and the bizarre, wild passions and deep
hatreds--with cool equanimity."--The New York Times (Editors**'**
Choice)
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ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review,
Time, NPR, Polygon, Tordotcom, Paste, CrimeReads, Booklist**
Carlota Moreau: A young woman growing up on a distant and luxuriant
estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatán peninsula. The
only daughter of a researcher who is either a genius or a madman.
Montgomery Laughton: A melancholic overseer with a tragic past and a
propensity for alcohol. An outcast who assists Dr. Moreau with his
experiments, which are financed by the Lizaldes, owners of magnificent
haciendas and plentiful coffers.
The hybrids: The fruits of the doctor's labor, destined to blindly obey
their creator and remain in the shadows. A motley group of part human,
part animal monstrosities.
All of them live in a perfectly balanced and static world, which is
jolted by the abrupt arrival of Eduardo Lizalde, the charming and
careless son of Dr. Moreau's patron, who will unwittingly begin a
dangerous chain reaction.
For Moreau keeps secrets, Carlota has questions, and, in the sweltering
heat of the jungle, passions may ignite.
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The Daughter of Doctor Moreau* is both a dazzling historical novel and a
daring science fiction journey.
