Awful Disclosures by Maria Monk of the Hotel Dieu Nunnery of Montreal - Paperback

Awful Disclosures by Maria Monk is a controversial book that claims to expose the secrets of the Hotel Dieu nunnery in Montreal. Maria Monk, a former nun, alleges that the nuns at the convent were forced into sexual relationships with priests and that babies born from these relationships were either murdered or sold into adoption. The book caused a sensation when it was first published in 1836 and sparked widespread debate about the role of the Catholic Church in Canada. While some readers believed Monk's account, others dismissed it as a work of fiction or a product of mental illness. Regardless of its veracity, Awful Disclosures remains a significant historical document and a fascinating insight into the cultural and religious tensions of the time.1836. This volume includes an appendix containing reception of the first editions, sequel of her narrative, review of the case; also a supplement giving more particulars of the nunnery and grounds. This book embraces the contents of the first editions of the author's Awful Disclosures, together with the sequel of her narrative, giving an account of events after her escape from the Nunnery, and of her return to Montreal to procure legal investigation of her charges. It also furnishes all the testimony that was published against her, of every description, as well as that which was given in confirmation of her story. At the close will be found a review of the whole subject, furnished by a gentleman well qualified for the purpose; and finally, a short supplement, giving further particulars interesting to the public.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.