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Mexican Gothic

Book • 2020
Set in the 1950s in Mexico, 'Mexican Gothic' is a gothic horror tale that follows Noemí Taboada, a young socialite from Mexico City, as she travels to the remote mansion of High Place to check on her cousin Catalina.

Upon arrival, Noemí discovers a house steeped in decay and supernatural phenomena, and she must navigate the dark secrets and racist attitudes of the Doyle family.

The novel blends elements of classic gothic horror with sharp social commentary on colonialism, exploitation, and the racial divide in the Americas.

It is a story of mystery, suspense, and horror, with a vivid and powerful female protagonist at its core.

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