In the year 1327, within the confines of a wealthy Italian abbey, Franciscan monks fall under suspicion of heresy. The abbey becomes a stage for a series of mysterious deaths, one more chilling than the last, all unfolding over the course of a single, harrowing week. Brother William of Baskerville, a former inquisitor and a man of rational thought and erudition, arrives to investigate. But his mission is quickly consumed by his role as a detective, peeling back layers of ecclesiastical intrigue. Armed with the wisdom of Aristotle and Aquinas, and wielding sharp wit and insatiable curiosity, Brother William navigates through secret symbols, coded manuscripts, and the labyrinthine library of the abbey where danger lurks in the shadows. Eco's narrative is not only a gripping detective story but also an immersive dive into the political, philosophical, and religious tapestry of the medieval world. The velvet darkness of the Middle Ages serves as the backdrop for a tale that entangles an array of passions and conflicts, stretching beyond the abbey's stone walls to the very heart of the conflict between the empire and the Church. 'The Name of the Rose' stands as a testament to the enduring enigma of the past and the power of ideas that resonate through time.