First published in 1796 when the author was only nineteen, this gothic novel featurers a devout monk who is corrupted by carnal desire by none else than Satan himself disguised as a young women disguised as a young boy and initiate monk. The Monk is interesting to Austen fans because John Thorpe claims to have read it. This issue is in an easy-to-read format. Note there is no introduction or annotation. Digireads.com. 2020. Paper. NEW. $6.00