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Mendoza in Hollywood is the third installment in Kage Baker's The Company series, following the immortal character Mendoza as she navigates through time performing services for The Dr Zeus Company in preserving things for the distant future. The book is set in Hollywood in the 1860s, where Mendoza, along with other Company agents, faces unexpected challenges and adventures. The narrative style includes a mix of historical references, time travel elements, and a touch of tragic romance, all woven together with Baker's wry humor and engaging storytelling.
The plot of Mendoza in Hollywood revolves around Mendoza's experiences as an immortal cyborg, her complex relationships, and her struggles with the concept of everlasting life. The book delves into themes of love, loss, time manipulation, and the consequences of altering the past, all while exploring the intricate world of The Company and its employees. Baker's writing style combines elements of humor, historical detail, and poignant character development, creating a unique blend of science fiction, historical fiction, and romance.
From The Publisher:
This is the third novel in what has become one of the most popular series in contemporary SF, now back in print from Tor. In the 24th century, the Company preserves works of art and extinct forms of life, for profit, of course. It recruits orphans from the past, renders them all but immortal, and trains them to serve the Company, Dr. Zeus. One of these is Mendoza the botanist. The death of her lover has been followed by centuries of heartbreak. She spends a period of time in early twentieth century Hollywood in the days of D.W. Griffith, and then Mendoza is in the midst of the Civil War, and runs into a man that looks disturbingly similar to her lost love. She is about to find love again, and be in more trouble than she could ever have imagined.
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