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Ambrosio, a devout monk in Madrid, encounters Matilda, a young woman hidden behind a façade of innocence. Drawn by an overwhelming passion, he yields to desire and begins a descent into increasingly depraved acts. Yet Matilda holds secrets beyond her appearance, and as Ambrosio’s torment spirals, the line between faith and betrayal blurs.
First publish date: 1796
Genre: Horror/Gothic Horror
Authors: M. G. Lewis
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