The Monk; a romance
 

The Monk; a romance

by M. G. (Matthew Gregory) Lewis

Scarcely had the Abbey Bell tolled for five minutes and already was the Church of the Capuchins thronged with Auditors. (read review)

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This book is referenced in the movie Pride and Prejudice (maybe in the book too?) as being the popular scandalous rag of the time (early 1800's). I can't put it down; it's even somewhat scandalous for OUR times too.

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