The Name of the Rose

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Medieval mystery unravelled through logic and wit.

This book could be a good read for you if you love historical mysteries with a twist. Filled with intricate puzzles and hidden mysteries, "The Name of the Rose" takes you on a journey to unravel the secrets of a wealthy Italian abbey. Join Brother William of Baskerville as he combines his sharp intellect, philosophical knowledge, and dry humor to solve the bizarre deaths that overshadow his delicate investigation. Prepare to be transported to the intriguing world of 14th-century Europe, where the most fascinating discoveries await - especially at night.

  • CWA New Blood Dagger Nominee (1983)
  • إمبيرتو
  • Premio Strega (1981)
  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (1983)
  • Edgar Award Nominee for Best Novel (1984)
  • PEN Translation Prize for William Weaver (1984)
  • Premio Anghiari (1981)
  • Premio Il Libro dell'anno (1981)
  • Prix Médicis Etranger (1982)
  • このミステリーがすごい! for Best Translated Mystery Novel of the Year in Japan (1991)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Name of the Rose

Regular price $14.51
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Compare to estimated retail price: S$23.95  
ISBN: 9780156001311
Publisher: Harvest Books
Date of Publication: 1994-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Classics, Mystery, Crime
Goodreads rating: 4.14
(rated by 361859 readers)

Description

The year is 1327. Benedictines 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. His tools are the logic of Aristotle, the theology of Aquinas, the empirical insights of Roger Bacon—all sharpened to a glistening edge by wry humor and a ferocious curiosity. He collects evidence, deciphers secret symbols and coded manuscripts, and digs into the eerie labyrinth of the abbey, where “the most interesting things happen at night.”
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Medieval mystery unravelled through logic and wit.

This book could be a good read for you if you love historical mysteries with a twist. Filled with intricate puzzles and hidden mysteries, "The Name of the Rose" takes you on a journey to unravel the secrets of a wealthy Italian abbey. Join Brother William of Baskerville as he combines his sharp intellect, philosophical knowledge, and dry humor to solve the bizarre deaths that overshadow his delicate investigation. Prepare to be transported to the intriguing world of 14th-century Europe, where the most fascinating discoveries await - especially at night.

  • CWA New Blood Dagger Nominee (1983)
  • إمبيرتو
  • Premio Strega (1981)
  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (1983)
  • Edgar Award Nominee for Best Novel (1984)
  • PEN Translation Prize for William Weaver (1984)
  • Premio Anghiari (1981)
  • Premio Il Libro dell'anno (1981)
  • Prix Médicis Etranger (1982)
  • このミステリーがすごい! for Best Translated Mystery Novel of the Year in Japan (1991)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.