The Name of the Rose
Author: Umberto Eco
Discover Umberto Eco’s masterpiece, a medieval detective murder mystery. The year is 1327. Franciscans in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate. When his delicate mission is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths, Brother William turns detective. He collects evidence, deciphers secret symbols and c….Read More
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