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Edward Montague's Gothic tale from 1807, THE DEMON OF SICILY
"Infinitely more extravagant than The Monk." - Montague Summers.
A 'high Gothic' tale of horror and adventure, The Demon of Sicily is one of the best examples of horror literature from its time. Long out-of-print, the Valancourt 200th Anniversary Edition was the first edition since its only reprint in 1839. We reprinted the original text from the ultra rare first edition and included illustrations from the 1839 reprint. This edition also features a new foreword by New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist Jo Beverley, whose heroine reads The Demon of Sicily in her novel An Arranged Marriage.
Book description
The Devil stalks the monastery of Santa Catherina in the form of the mysterious Demon of Sicily, seeking new souls to plunge into everlasting torment. He sets his sights on Father Bernardo, a young priest questioning his vows, and Sister Agatha, a depraved and licentious nun. The Demon, a supernatural being of seemingly unlimited power, promises Bernardo and Agatha fulfilment of their wanton sexual urges, in exchange for their souls!
Inspired by M. G. Lewis's The Monk, The Demon of Sicily outdoes Lewis's novel in its outrageous depiction of sex and violence. Featuring a parade of victims who are kidnapped, imprisoned, impaled, decapitated, drowned, rent asunder by demons, and burnt at the stake, The Demon of Sicily is sure to astonish readers even today, two hundred years after its first publication!
The Demon of Sicily currently holds a 4.5 rating on Goodreads. Check out our website for more information about the book:
http://www.valancourtbooks.com/the-de...