Mexican Gothic
Description
In 1950s Mexico, socialite Noemí Taboada is sent to a remote mansion in the countryside to check on her cousin Catalina, who has been sending disturbing letters about her new husband's family. What begins as a concerned family visit quickly transforms into a nightmare as Noemí discovers the sprawling estate harbors dark secrets, sinister family dynamics, and an unsettling obsession with eugenics and control. Silvia Moreno-Garcia masterfully weaves gothic horror with Mexican folklore and atmosphere, creating a chilling tale of a young woman fighting to uncover the truth before she becomes another victim of the house's malevolent influence. Blending psychological terror with lush, evocative prose, this novel explores themes of family, identity, and the dangers of unchecked power in an isolated world where no one can be trusted.
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hardcover
Del Rey
Published Jan 1, 2020
320 pages
ISBN: 9780525620785
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First Published
2020
Language
eng
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