When famous and esteemed monk meets a vexing and mysterious woman, he slips into a lustful state and falls from grace as she helps him satisfy his every twisted desire. Set in 18th century Madrid, The Monk: A Romance by M. G Lewis is a gothic horror packed with plot twists, love, supernatural creatures, the taboo, and the macabre.
Matthew Gregory Lewis, who is more commonly known as M. G Lewis (1775-1818) was an English writer, diplomat, and politician. Predominantly known for his work in the gothic horror genre, M. G Lewis wrote novels, poems, short stories, and works of nonfiction. Because his work often featured graphic depictions of sex and violence, Lewis gained almost an infamous reputation; his most popular novel, The Monk: A Romance was banned in England but still became a best-selling novel. Lewis was beloved for his bold and scandalous novels. His sinister writing has earned him a legacy of being a major figure in gothic fiction.
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