Name: The Daughter of Doctor Moreau (Random House Large Print)
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Author: Silvia Moreno-García
ISBN: 9780593613559

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The Daughter of Doctor Moreau (Random House Large Print)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Silvia Moreno-García

Publisher

Random House Large Print Publishing

Language

English

Pages

448

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

23.4 x 15.5 x 2.8 cm

Weight

0.43 kg.

ISBN13

9780593613559

Synopsis "The Daughter of Doctor Moreau (Random House Large Print) "

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)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.The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is both a dazzling historical novel and a daring science fiction journey.

Silvia Moreno-García

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Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a Mexican-Canadian writer born in Baja California in 1981 and based in Vancouver. Her work spans genres such as gothic horror, historical fantasy, and speculative fiction. Among her most recognized novels are Gods of Jade and Shadow (2019), Gothic (2020), The Daughter of Doctor Moreau (2022), and Silver Nitrate (2023). She has also edited anthologies like She Walks in Shadows (2015), which won the World Fantasy Award

Her novel Gothic received the British Fantasy Award and the Locus Award in 2021, establishing her as a prominent voice in horror literature. Gods of Jade and Shadow was a finalist for the Nebula Award and won the Sunburst Award in 2020. Additionally, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau was nominated for the Hugo Award in 2023. Moreno-Garcia is recognized for her ability to blend Mexican mythology, social critique, and dark atmospheres into original and captivating narratives.

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