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The Monk

Matthew Gregory Lewis

Casa editrice: Edicions Perelló

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In the shadowed cloisters of a Spanish monastery, where silence reigns and virtue is revered, darkness stirs beneath the habit. The Monk is a haunting descent into desire, faith, and the corruption of the soul. Ambrosio, a monk celebrated for his holiness, finds himself confronted by forces —both internal and otherworldly— that threaten to unravel everything he stands for.

A journey into the heart of temptation, where the sacred and the profane entwine in a dance both beautiful and terrifying.
Disponibile da: 16/04/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 350 pagine.

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