The Name of the Rose

Now available in a deluxe 40th-anniversary paperback edition, this celebrated historical mystery returns with exclusive illustrations by its author. Set in 1347, it follows Brother William of Baskerville, a brilliant monk investigating heresy at a wealthy Italian abbey—until a series of mysterious deaths shifts his focus to solving a chilling murder case.

With the help of his young apprentice, William explores the abbey’s hidden corners, using logic, theology, and keen observation to decode cryptic clues and uncover the truth. First published in 1980, The Name of the Rose remains a worldwide classic, admired for its rich atmosphere, intellectual depth, and gripping intrigue.