The Name of the Rose (Paperback, New edition)

In 1983 a murder mystery set in the middle ages, by an Italian professor of semiotics, became a worldwide bestseller. Parable, polemic, or just good, erudite fun? In the words of Lisa Jardine, the bestselling historian, this story of William of Baskerville and Adso of Melk in an Italian abbey in 1327 'makes a compelling mystery about hand-copied books, monks and inquisitors out of a profoundly well-informed version of early-Renaissance manuscripts, monastic life and religious intolerance.' (Kirkus UK)

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 coded manuscripts, and digs into the eerie labyrinth of the abbey where extraordinary things are happening under the over of night. A spectacular popular and critical success, The Name of the Rose is not only a narrative of a murder investigation but an astonishing chronicle of the Middle Ages.

General

Imprint:	Vintage
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 1992
Authors:	Umberto Eco
Dimensions:	199 x 129 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	502
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7493-9705-0
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	Italian
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Historical fiction Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Crime & mystery > General
LSN:	0-7493-9705-5
Barcode:	9780749397050

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!