{"product_id":"the-daughter-of-doctor-moreau","title":"The Daughter of Doctor Moreau","description":"\u003cp\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Del Rey Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":54307611214192,"sku":"9780593355350","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/1304\/3568\/files\/imageloader_23162d76-b3f2-4a8d-9257-e2df687abfaf.jpg?v=1789357337","url":"https:\/\/aveson.store\/products\/the-daughter-of-doctor-moreau","provider":"Aveson","version":"1.0","type":"link"}