{"product_id":"the-daughter-of-doctor-moreau-9780593613559","title":"The Daughter of Doctor Moreau","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER - From the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMexican Gothic\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVelvet Was the Night\u003c\/i\u003e comes a lavish historical drama reimagining of \u003ci\u003eThe Island of Doctor Moreau \u003c\/i\u003eset against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Mexico. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\"--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times \u003c\/i\u003e(Editors\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e Choice)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFINALIST FOR THE HUGO AWARD - ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review, Time, \u003c\/i\u003eNPR, \u003ci\u003ePolygon, Tordotcom, Paste, CrimeReads, Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCarlota 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMontgomery 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor Moreau keeps secrets, Carlota has questions, and, in the sweltering heat of the jungle, passions may ignite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Daughter of Doctor Moreau\u003c\/i\u003e is both a dazzling historical novel and a daring science fiction journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilvia Moreno-Garcia\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the novels \u003ci\u003eVelvet Was the Night\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMexican Gothic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGods of Jade and Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e, and a bunch of other books. She has also edited several anthologies, including the World Fantasy Award-winning \u003ci\u003eShe Walks in Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e (a.k.a. \u003ci\u003eCthulhu's Daughters)\u003c\/i\u003e. She has been nominated for the Locus Award for her work as an editor and has won the British Fantasy Award and the Locus Award for her work as a novelist.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Large Print Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485869478162,"sku":"9780593613559","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9a015e20-1488-40ae-bc28-6aed0b01a545.jpg?v=1730413203","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-daughter-of-doctor-moreau-9780593613559","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}