Mexican Gothic
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER It s Lovecraft meets the Brontës in Latin America, and after a slow-burn start Mexican Gothic gets seriously weird. The Guardian
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER It s Lovecraft meets the Brontës in Latin America, and after a slow-burn start Mexican Gothic gets seriously weird. The GuardianIN DEVELOPMENT AS A HULU ORIGINAL LIMITED SERIES PRODUCED BY KELLY RIPA AND MARK CONSUELOS WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD NOMINATED FOR THE BRAM STOKER AWARD
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An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic aristocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets. . . . From the author of Gods of Jade and Shadow comes a terrifying twist on classic gothic horror (Kirkus Reviews) set in glamorous 1950s Mexico.
After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She s not sure what she will find her cousin s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region.
Noemí is also an unlikely rescuer: She s a glamorous debutante, and her chic gowns and perfect red lipstick are more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she s also tough and smart, with an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: Not of her cousin s new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father, the ancient patriarch who seems to be fascinated by Noemí; and not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi s dreams with visions of blood and doom.
Her only ally in this inhospitable abode is the family s youngest son. Shy and gentle, he seems to want to help Noemí, but might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family s past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family s once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as
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Noemí digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness.
And Noemí, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind.
It s as if a supernatural power compels us to turn the pages of the gripping Mexican Gothic. The Washington Post
Mexican Gothic is the perfect summer horror read, and marks Moreno-Garcia with her hypnotic and engaging prose as one of the genre s most exciting talents. Nerdist
A period thriller as rich in suspense as it is in lush 50s atmosphere. Entertainment Weekly
And Noemí, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind.
It s as if a supernatural power compels us to turn the pages of the gripping Mexican Gothic. The Washington Post
Mexican Gothic is the perfect summer horror read, and marks Moreno-Garcia with her hypnotic and engaging prose as one of the genre s most exciting talents. Nerdist
A period thriller as rich in suspense as it is in lush 50s atmosphere. Entertainment Weekly
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1The parties at the Tuñóns house always ended unquestionably late, and since the hosts enjoyed costume parties in particular, it was not unusual to see Chinas Poblanas with their folkloric skirts and ribbons in their hair arrive in the company of a harlequin or a cowboy. Their chauffeurs, rather than waiting outside the Tuñóns house in vain, had systematized the nights. They would head off to eat tacos at a street stand or even visit a maid who worked in one of the nearby homes, a courtship as delicate as a Victorian melodrama. Some of the chauffeurs would cluster together, sharing cigarettes and stories. A couple took naps. After all, they knew full well that no one was going to abandon that party until after one a.m.
So the couple stepping out of the party at ten p.m. therefore broke convention. What s worse, the man s driver had left to fetch himself dinner and could not be found. The young man looked distressed, trying to determine how to proceed. He had worn a papier-mâché horse s head, a choice that now came back to haunt him as they d have to make the journey through the city with this cumbersome prop. Noemí had warned him she wanted to win the costume contest, placing ahead of Laura Quezada and her beau, and thus he d made an effort that now seemed misplaced, since his companion did not dress as she had said she would.
Noemí Taboada had promised she d rent a jockey outfit, complete with a riding crop. It was supposed to be a clever and slightly scandalous choice, since she d heard Laura was going to attend as Eve, with a snake wrapped around her neck. In the end, Noemí changed her mind. The jockey costume was ugly and scratched her skin. So instead she wore a green gown with white appliqué flowers and didn t bother to tell her date about the switch.
What now?
Three blocks from here there s a big avenue. We can find a taxi there, she told Hugo. Say, do you have a cigarette?
Cigarette? I don t even know where I put my wallet, Hugo
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replied, palming his jacket with one hand. Besides, don t you always carry cigarettes in your purse? I would think you re cheap and can t buy your own if I didn t know any better.
It s so much more fun when a gentleman offers a lady a cigarette.
I can t even offer you a mint tonight. Do you think I might have left my wallet back at the house?
She did not reply. Hugo was having a difficult time carrying the horse s head under his arm. He almost dropped it when they reached the avenue. Noemí raised a slender arm and hailed a taxi. Once they were inside the car, Hugo was able to put the horse s head down on the seat.
You could have told me I didn t have to bring this thing after all, he muttered, noticing the smile on the driver s face and assuming he was having fun at his expense.
You look adorable when you re irritated, she replied, opening her handbag and finding her cigarettes.
Hugo also looked like a younger Pedro Infante, which was a great deal of his appeal. As for the rest personality, social status, and intelligence Noemí had not paused to think too much about all of that. When she wanted something she simply wanted it, and lately she had wanted Hugo, though now that his attention had been procured she was likely to dismiss him.
When they arrived at her house, Hugo reached out to her, grasping her hand.
Give me a kiss good night.
I ve got to run, but you can still have a bit of my lipstick, she replied, taking her cigarette and putting it in his mouth.
Hugo leaned out the win
It s so much more fun when a gentleman offers a lady a cigarette.
I can t even offer you a mint tonight. Do you think I might have left my wallet back at the house?
She did not reply. Hugo was having a difficult time carrying the horse s head under his arm. He almost dropped it when they reached the avenue. Noemí raised a slender arm and hailed a taxi. Once they were inside the car, Hugo was able to put the horse s head down on the seat.
You could have told me I didn t have to bring this thing after all, he muttered, noticing the smile on the driver s face and assuming he was having fun at his expense.
You look adorable when you re irritated, she replied, opening her handbag and finding her cigarettes.
Hugo also looked like a younger Pedro Infante, which was a great deal of his appeal. As for the rest personality, social status, and intelligence Noemí had not paused to think too much about all of that. When she wanted something she simply wanted it, and lately she had wanted Hugo, though now that his attention had been procured she was likely to dismiss him.
When they arrived at her house, Hugo reached out to her, grasping her hand.
Give me a kiss good night.
I ve got to run, but you can still have a bit of my lipstick, she replied, taking her cigarette and putting it in his mouth.
Hugo leaned out the win
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Autoren-Porträt von Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the author of the novels Velvet Was the Night, Mexican Gothic, Gods of Jade and Shadow, and a bunch of other books. She has also edited several anthologies, including the World Fantasy Award winning She Walks in Shadows (a.k.a. Cthulhu s Daughters). She has been nominated for the Locus Award for her work as an editor and has won the British Fantasy Award and the Locus Award for her work as a novelist.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
- 2021, 352 Seiten, Masse: 13,9 x 20,7 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin Random House
- ISBN-10: 052562080X
- ISBN-13: 9780525620808
- Erscheinungsdatum: 17.07.2021
Sprache:
Englisch
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An inspired mash-up of Jane Eyre, Ann Radcliffe s The Mysteries of Udolpho, Dracula, Rebecca and that 1958 classic sci-fi movie, The Blob . . . Inventive and smart, [Mexican Gothic is] injecting the Gothic formula with some fresh blood. NPR s Fresh AirStylish and edgy. . . While the book draws inspiration from Gothic classics like Rebecca and Jane Eyre there is a spunky female protagonist and an ancient house filled with disturbing secrets its archly intelligent tone and insightful writing make Mexican Gothic an original escape to an eerie world. New York Times
[An] irresistibly dark feminist reimagining of the Gothic fantasy novel . . . It s all wonderfully creepy, blending chilling scenes of horror with classic Gothic tropes for a seductive and subversive tale. A book to devour in a few very thrilling sittings. Vanity Fair
The author s postcolonial spin on the gothic tradition evokes the usual suspects: Daphne du Maurier, Emily Brontë, Mary Shelley, even Anne Radcliffe. Like those authors, Moreno-Garcia works in a tradition in which chills and thrills tap into elemental cultural fears runaway science, carnal passion. But to these she adds a more politically inflected horror, both ancient and timely. Los Angeles Times
A new classic of the genre . . . alluring and foreboding, ambiguous and beautiful. And like its heroine Noemí, its ambitious, determined, and well worth getting to know. Chicago Review of Books
This twisty horror fantasy is engrossing and wonderfully repulsive. . . . This is a must-read for fans of gothic writers like the Brontës, Daphne du Maurier, and Shirley Jackson, and also for those who enjoy the feminist, surreal fiction of Carmen Maria Machado. Buzzfeed
Deliciously creepy . . . Read it with your lights on and know that strange dreams might begin to haunt you, as they haunted Noemí. Vox
Masterful . .
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. a gloriously moody adventure, spooky, smart, and wry. Chic, no-nonsense Noemí Taboada is one hell of a tour guide through this world of mystery, scandal and spirits. Victor LaValle, author of The Changeling
Mexican Gothic terrified and fascinated me. Silvia Moreno-Garcia proves once again that she's a genre-jumping wizard, one of the most exciting and necessary authors writing today. Charlie Jane Anders, nationally bestselling author of The City in the Middle of the Night
Darkly brilliant and captivating . . . Readers who love old houses and family secrets will devour this book (as I did!). The setting itself High Place, with its reputation for swallowing the dreams of young women is a character in this marvelously fantastical novel, stretching from glamorous 1950s Mexican high society to the crumbling pride of an abandoned silver mine. Silvia Moreno-Garcia enthralls with this twisty tale of love and betrayal. Yangsze Choo, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Tiger and The Ghost Bride
Mexican Gothic terrified and fascinated me. Silvia Moreno-Garcia proves once again that she's a genre-jumping wizard, one of the most exciting and necessary authors writing today. Charlie Jane Anders, nationally bestselling author of The City in the Middle of the Night
Darkly brilliant and captivating . . . Readers who love old houses and family secrets will devour this book (as I did!). The setting itself High Place, with its reputation for swallowing the dreams of young women is a character in this marvelously fantastical novel, stretching from glamorous 1950s Mexican high society to the crumbling pride of an abandoned silver mine. Silvia Moreno-Garcia enthralls with this twisty tale of love and betrayal. Yangsze Choo, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Tiger and The Ghost Bride
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