Description
In the heart of 14th-century Italy, a Franciscan friar and his young novice arrive at a secluded Benedictine abbey, ostensibly for a theological debate. However, their mission takes a dark turn when they are drawn into a series of mysterious and gruesome deaths plaguing the monastery. As Brother William of Baskerville, a brilliant investigator with a keen intellect, delves into the abbey's secrets, he uncovers a labyrinth of forbidden knowledge, political intrigue, and a dangerous obsession with a forbidden book. This gripping historical mystery masterfully blends intellectual puzzles, philosophical inquiry, and a chilling suspense that will keep readers guessing until the very last page.
Available Editions
paperback
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published Jan 1, 1994
556 pages
ISBN: 9780156001311
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Details
First Published
1980
Language
ita
Translation
From: ita
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Content and trigger warnings for The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco.