{"product_id":"9781442938199","title":"Monk: A Romance","description":"A gothic masterpiece of sheer sensationalism that explores sexual desire and abuse of power.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSavaged by critics for its blasphemy and obscenity, \u003ci\u003eThe Monk\u003c\/i\u003e shows the diabolical decline of Ambrosio, a worthy Capuchin superior who is tempted by Matilda--a young girl who has entered his monastery disguised as a boy--and eventually succumbs to magic, murder, incest, and torture. A brilliant examination of violent and erotic impulses, \u003ci\u003eThe Monk\u003c\/i\u003e was greatly admired by the Marquis de Sade, as well as Byron, Poe, Flaubert, Hawthorne, and Emily Bronte.  ","brand":"ReadHowYouWant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140175872240,"sku":"9781442938199","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781442938199_p0.jpg?v=1763812397","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781442938199","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}