The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

From theNew York Timesbestselling author ofMexican GothicandVelvet Was the Nightcomes a dreamy reimagining ofThe Island of Doctor Moreauset against the backdrop ofnineteenth-century Mexico.

Carlota Moreau: A young woman growing up on a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatn 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 livingin a perfectly balanced and static world, which is jolted by the abrupt arrival of Eduardo Lizalde, the charming and careless son of Doctor 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.The Daughter of Doctor Moreauis both a dazzling historical novel and a daring science fiction journey. (From Del Ray)

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Silvia Moreno-Garciais a Canadian author, who was born and raisedin Mexico.She's the author of novelsMexican Gothic,Gods of Jade and Shadow,Signal to Noise,Certain Dark ThingsandThe Beautiful Ones. She has previously won the Goodreads Readers Choice Award and the Copper Cylinder Award. Her bookVelvet Was The Nightwas on theCanada Reads2022 longlist.

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