Italy, 1347. While Brother William of Baskerville is
investigating accusations of heresy at a wealthy abbey, his inquiries
are disrupted by a series of bizarre deaths. Turning his practiced
detective skills to finding the killer, he relies on logic (Aristotle),
theology (Thomas Aquinas), empirical insights (Roger Bacon), and his own
wry humor and ferocious curiosity. With the aid of his young
apprentice, William scours the abbey, from its stables to the
labyrinthine library, piecing together evidence, and deciphering cryptic
symbols and coded manuscripts to uncover the truth about this place
where "the most interesting things happen at night."
First published in 1980, The Name of the Rose became an international sensation, beguiling readers around the world with its mix of history, humor, and intellectual heft. This beautifully designed modern edition, illustrated with exclusive original drawings created by Umberto Eco, will enchant a new generation of readers and entice old fans to fall under its spell once again.