{"product_id":"the-daughter-of-doctor-moreau-by-silvia-moreno-garcia-9780593355350","title":"The Daughter of Doctor Moreau","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e BESTSELLER — From the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eMexican Gothic\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eVelvet Was the Night\u003c\/em\u003e comes a lavish historical drama reimagining of \u003cem\u003eThe Island of Doctor Moreau\u003c\/em\u003e set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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.” — \u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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.” — \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e (Editors’ Choice)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINALIST FOR THE HUGO AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times Book Review, Time,\u003c\/em\u003e NPR, \u003cem\u003ePolygon, Tordotcom, Paste, CrimeReads, Booklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarlota Moreau:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontgomery Laughton:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe hybrids:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruits of the doctor’s labour, destined to blindly obey their creator and remain in the shadows. A motley group of part human, part animal monstrosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eFor Moreau keeps secrets, Carlota has questions, and, in the sweltering heat of the jungle, passions may ignite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Daughter of Doctor Moreau\u003c\/em\u003e is both a dazzling historical novel and a daring science fiction journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47398029852908,"sku":"9780593355350","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6543293482399.jpg?v=1773737333","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-daughter-of-doctor-moreau-by-silvia-moreno-garcia-9780593355350","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}