{"product_id":"the-daughter-of-doctor-moreau","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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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)\u003c\/b\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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":"OUATB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48018159239423,"sku":"*R0034277*","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/5550\/7364\/files\/6543293482399.jpg?v=1767883819","url":"https:\/\/shop.onceuponatimebooks.com\/products\/the-daughter-of-doctor-moreau","provider":"Once Upon a Time Books AR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}