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The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

Umberto Eco with William Weaver (Translator)

502 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
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The Name of the Rose is ideal for readers who relish intellectually dense historical mysteries, blending theological debate, medieval scholarship, and a labyrinthine whodunit that rewards patience with layered philosophical intrigue.

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The year is 1327. Franciscans in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate. His delicate mission is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths that take place in seven days and ni...

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