Mexican Gothic By: Silvia Moreno-garciazip May 2026

This guide to provides a comprehensive breakdown of the novel's plot, core themes, and key characters to help you navigate its "fungal horror" and post-colonial subtext. Plot Overview

Set in 1950s Mexico, the story follows , a glamorous socialite sent by her father to investigate a distressing letter from her cousin, Catalina. Catalina, recently married to the Englishman Virgil Doyle , claims she is being poisoned and sees ghosts at High Place , the Doyles' isolated, decaying mansion. Reading Group Guide Mexican Gothic | Waukesha Reads Mexican Gothic By: Silvia Moreno-Garciazip