Rose is most often used as a girl name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Rose. The meaning of the name Rose is derived from the Latin rosa, which refers to the ...

14th century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To solve the crimes ...

The name Briar Rose is a compound name that means "thorny rose." It is a gender-neutral name that can be used for both boys and girls. The name Briar is derived from the Old English word "briar ...

In 1327, a Franciscan friar, William of Baskerville, is asked to investigate the unfortunate death of a monk who has fallen or been pushed from the Abbey's parapet.

A soldier befriends a Franciscan friar. They journey to a remote monastery, where the body of a monk is found. Suspicions arise when a second is discovered.

William and Adso investigate the mysterious deaths, concluding they are the work of a serial killer. A trail leads straight to the infamous library - they devise a plan to break in.