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  • The Monk

    by Matthew Lewis ...
    The Monk is remembered for being one of the more lurid and "transgressive" of Gothic novels. It is also the first book to feature a priest as the villain.The story concerns Ambrosio - a pious, well-respected monk in Spain - and his violent downfall. ... Read more

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  • The Monk - Matthew Lewis

    by Matthew Lewis ...
    The Monk by Matthew Gregory Lewis is a seminal work of Gothic fiction that delves into themes of temptation, repression, corruption, and the supernatural. Published in 1796, the novel follows Ambrosio, a revered monk in Madrid whose descent into moral ruin is driven by pride, desire, and manipulation. As Ambrosio falls deeper into sin—committing acts of lust, murder, and sacrilege—the story ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • Stephen and Matilda's Civil War

    Cousins of Anarchy

    by Matthew Lewis ...
    The story of the twelfth-century rivalry for the throne between the daughter and the nephew of Henry I—a battle that tore England apart for over a decade.The Anarchy was the first civil war in post-Conquest England, enduring throughout the reign of King Stephen between 1135 and 1154. It ultimately brought about the end of the Norman dynasty and the birth of the mighty Plantagenet kings.When Henry ... Read more

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  • The Monk

    by Matthew Lewis, Christopher MacLachlan ...
    Ambrosio, the worthy superior of the Capuchins of Madrid, falls to the temptations of Matilda, a fiend-inspired wanton who, disguised as a boy, has entered his monastery as a novice. Ambrosio then falls in love with one of his penitents and finally kills her in order to escape detection. However, he is discovered, tortured by the Inquisition and sentenced to death. Although extravagant in its ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

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  • Richard III

    by Matthew Lewis ...
    Series series Fact and Fictions
    "Bust[s] some commonly held myths that have built up about Richard III over the centuries, most coming from Shakespeare's famous play . . . eye-opening." —Sarah Bryson, author of La Reine Blanche: Mary Tudor, a Life in LettersKing Richard III remains one of the most infamous and recognizable monarchs in English or British history, despite only sitting on the throne for two years and fifty-eight ... Read more

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  • Rebellion in the Middle Ages

    Fight Against the Crown

    by Matthew Lewis ...
    This medieval history of British rebellion examines how five centuries of uprisings and insurrections helped build the United Kingdom.Shakespeare's Henry IV lamented 'Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown'. It was true of that king's reign and of many others before and after. From Hereward the Wake's guerilla war, resisting the Norman invasion of William the Conqueror, through the Anarchy, the ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Monk: A Romance

    by Matthew Lewis ...
    "The Monk" tells the story of Ambrosio, a virtuous and respected monk living in a Spanish monastery. However, his seemingly devout and moral life is gradually corrupted when he succumbs to temptation and engages in sinful behavior. As the novel progresses, Ambrosio's actions lead to a series of tragic and supernatural events, including murder, demonic pacts, and dark secrets.The novel explores ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Survival of the Princes in the Tower

    Murder, Mystery and Myth

    by Matthew Lewis ...
    The murder of the Princes in the Tower is the most famous cold case in British history. Traditionally considered victims of their ruthless uncle, there are other suspects too often and too easily discounted. There may be no definitive answer, but by delving into the context of their disappearance and the characters of the suspects, Matthew Lewis examines the motives and opportunities afresh, as ... Read more

    $14.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Monk, A Romance

    by Matthew Lewis ...
    According to Wikipedia: "Matthew Gregory Lewis (9 July 1775 – 14 May 1818) was an English novelist and dramatist, often referred to as "Monk" Lewis, because of the success of his classic Gothic novel, The Monk." ... Read more

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  • The Monk (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Gothic Horror of Forbidden Desire, Corrupt Clergy, Supernatural Revenge, and Dark Romantic Tragedy

    by Matthew Lewis, Talia Loxcroft ...
    The Monk (1796) is one of the defining achievements of the Gothic novel, a sensational yet intricately structured tale of religious hypocrisy, erotic temptation, supernatural terror, and moral collapse. Centered on Ambrosio, a revered Madrid monk whose sanctity gives way to lust and violence, the novel combines melodramatic plotting, inset narratives, spectral apparitions, and lurid psychological ... Read more

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  • The Monk

    by Matthew Lewis ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    'He was deaf to the murmurs of conscience, and resolved to satisfy his desires at any price.' The Monk (1796) is a sensational story of temptation and depravity, a masterpiece of Gothic fiction and the first horror novel in English literature. The respected monk Ambrosio, the Abbot of a Capuchin monastery in Madrid, is overwhelmed with desire for a young girl; once having abandoned his monastic ... Read more

    $5.39 CAD

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    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • The Wars of the Roses

    The Key Players in the Struggle for Supremacy

    by Matthew Lewis ...
    In the second half of the fifteenth century, for over thirty years, civil war tore England apart. However, its roots were deeper and its thorns were felt for longer than this time frame suggests. The Wars of the Roses were not a coherent period of continual warfare. There were distinct episodes of conflict, interspersed with long periods of peace. But the struggles never really ceased. Motives ... Read more

    $10.89 CAD