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) FINALIST FOR THE HUGO AWARD • 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.
