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The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia is set in 19th-century Mexico and follows Carlota, the daughter of Doctor Moreau, who lives in isolation on a remote estate where her father conducts experiments creating human-animal hybrids. The novel intertwines themes of desire, colonialism, and power as Carlota navigates complex relationships, including with her father's assistant Montgomery and Eduardo, the son of a wealthy patron. This book contains references to alcohol addiction, physical violence, and suicidal ideation.