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Mexican Gothic

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Synopsis

Set in 1950s Mexico, 'Mexican Gothic' follows Noemí Taboada, a young woman who is summoned to her distant cousin's home in the remote countryside. Upon her arrival, she discovers the manor's unsettling atmosphere and begins to uncover the dark secrets lurking within its walls. The family's history is fraught with horror, and Noemí must confront both the supernatural elements and her own fears. As she delves deeper, she realizes the danger she faces is more than just ghosts. The novel explores themes of colonialism, femininity, and the clash of modernity and tradition.

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Noemí Taboada

a fashionable young woman with dark hair, often styled in waves, wearing elegant dresses that reflect the 1950s style, and frequently accessorized with bold jewelry.

Virgil Doyle

tall and somewhat imposing, with dark hair, dressed in rugged clothing indicative of country life, possessing a brooding expression and a somewhat aloof demeanor.

Howard Doyle

a middle-aged man with thinning gray hair, often wearing old-fashioned, slightly tattered clothing, and exhibiting a stern demeanor that reflects his controlling nature.

Catherine Doyle

a woman of average height with a regal bearing, wearing conservative, dated clothing, and possessing an air of propriety and calm, but with a ghostly pallor that hints at her troubled past.

Una

small with an ethereal presence, wearing flowing, old-fashioned garments that give her a spectral quality, often appearing almost translucent in the shadows.