The Daughter of Doctor Moreau

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a lavish historical drama reimagining of a classic tale set in nineteenth-century Mexico. This work blends historical science fiction with vivid descriptions of lush jungles and feminist themes, exploring heavy ethical questions about humanity alongside light romantic threads. A young woman named Carlota grows up on a luxurious estate, sheltered from the conflicts of the Yucatán peninsula, as the only daughter of a researcher whose genius is questioned. Montgomery, a melancholic overseer with a tragic past, assists Dr. Moreau in his controversial experiments, funded by the wealthy Lizalde family. The results of these experiments are a group of part human, part animal beings, designed to obey their creator and remain hidden from the world. Their static existence is disrupted by the arrival of Eduardo Lizalde, the charming son of Dr. Moreau’s patron, whose presence triggers a dangerous chain of events. As secrets unfold and questions arise, the sweltering jungle becomes a backdrop for igniting passions. This novel is both a dazzling historical narrative and a bold science fiction exploration.