The Name of the Rose

Set in 1327, "The Name of the Rose" follows Brother William of Baskerville as he investigates suspected heresy among the Franciscans in a wealthy Italian abbey. His inquiry quickly turns urgent as seven mysterious deaths occur over the course of a week, plunging him into a world of dark superstitions and hidden secrets. Armed with the logic of Aristotle and a sharp wit, Brother William must navigate coded manuscripts and the abbey's eerie labyrinth to uncover the truth. Umberto Eco masterfully evokes the turbulent atmosphere of medieval Italy, immersing listeners in a captivating gothic thriller.