{"product_id":"daughter-of-doctor-moreau","title":"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\u003eThis 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\u003eThe 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.","brand":"Phoenix Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46610546655401,"sku":"PHBK-9780593355350","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/9899\/1785\/files\/content_9e6c2138-5b48-42d3-a8c1-baa9afa65d22.jpg?v=1764706938","url":"https:\/\/myti.com\/products\/daughter-of-doctor-moreau","provider":"Myti","version":"1.0","type":"link"}