The Name of the Rose, written by Umberto Eco, is a captivating alternative history mystery novel set in the 14th century. The story takes place in an Italian monastery, where a series of mysterious deaths occur. A Franciscan friar, William of Baskerville, is called upon to investigate the deaths and uncover the truth behind them. As William delves deeper into the monastery's secrets, he becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue and forbidden knowledge.
