This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco is a historical mystery novel published in 1980. The book blends detective fiction, historical narrative, theology, philosophy, and semiotics. The story begins with a mysterious death at a monastery, prompting William of Baskerville, a sharp-witted Franciscan friar, to investigate. Adso of Melk, a novice accompanying William, narrates the events as an older monk reflecting on his youth. Umberto Eco weaves detailed medieval scholarship, philosophical discourse, and reflections on the importance of libraries, books, and manuscripts in monasteries, making the novel intellectually dense yet richly rewarding.

This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The Name of the Rose (Il nome della rosa) by Umberto Eco is a historical mystery novel published in 1980. The book blends detective fiction, historical narrative, theology, philosophy, and semiotics. The story begins with a mysterious death at a monastery, prompting William of Baskerville, a sharp-witted Franciscan friar, to investigate. Adso of Melk, a novice accompanying William, narrates the events as an older monk reflecting on his youth. Umberto Eco weaves detailed medieval scholarship, philosophical discourse, and reflections on the importance of libraries, books, and manuscripts in monasteries, making the novel intellectually dense yet richly rewarding. A wonderful read.

This German edition is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is unmarked, blue cloth boards, and white lettering on the spine and board of the book. Die Tochter des Buchdruckers (The Printer’s Daughter) by Ines Thorn is a historical novel set during the early 16th century in Frankfurt, Germany. The story blends romance, drama, and intrigue within the backdrop of the rapidly evolving world of printing and book production during the Renaissance period. Rich in historical detail and compelling characters, the novel offers a captivating glimpse into a transformative era that shaped the course of literature and knowledge. Im Jahre 1621 wirft der Dreißigjährige Krieg seine Schatten über das Leben der Erben Gero Geisenheimers, die Männer ziehen in die Schlacht. Auf sich allein gestellt bangt Marga Mahlich in Leipzig um den Erhalt ihrer Druckerei, bis ein genialer Einfall sie vor dem drohenden Ruin rettet. Indessen kämpft Lila in Frankfurt darum, die Entdeckung eines gefährlichen Geheimnisses aus ihrer Vergangenheit zu verhindern. Während das Kriegsgeschehen unaufhaltsam voranschreitet, verflechten sich ihre Schicksale in einem Netz aus Mut, Intrigen und unerwarteten Wendungen.

This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The Booklover's Library is a historical fiction novel by Madeline Martin, published in 2024. Set in Nottingham, England, during the onset of World War II, the story follows widow Emma Taylor as she seeks employment to support herself and her daughter. As the war escalates, her daughter is evacuated to the countryside for safety, leaving Emma to find solace in her work at the library and the community she builds among her neighbors and colleagues. The narrative delves into themes of the transformative power of literature and the strength found in communal bonds during tumultuous times. The novel also touches on mysterious occurrences at the library, such as books being misshelved and disappearing, adding an element of intrigue. With its rich historical detail and emotional depth, The Booklover’s Library is a poignant tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring magic of books.

This first printing softcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and in good condition. The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris is a novel by Daisy Wood. In 1940s Paris, Jacques, a devoted bookseller, owns La Page Cachée. As the Nazis occupy the city, he transforms his bookstore into a refuge, hiding banned books and offering sanctuary to those in peril. Reviewers have praised Daisy Wood's meticulous historical research. The novel’s depiction of wartime Paris, along with a modern-day journey of restoration and self-discovery, offers a poignant exploration of resilience and hope. This beautifully written story is a testament to the enduring power of books, love, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.

This beautiful hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and near fine. The dust jacket is unmarked, blue cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. People of the Book is a historical novel by Geraldine Brooks, published in 2008. Inspired by the true story of the Sarajevo Haggadah, a beautifully illuminated Jewish manuscript that survived centuries of war, the novel follows Hanna Heath, a rare book conservator from Australia. Hanna is called to restore the Haggadah after it resurfaces in war-torn Bosnia during the 1990s. The narrative alternates between Hanna's present-day investigation and historical vignettes that trace the Haggadah’s journey backward through time, revealing the lives of those who protected it. It’s a sweeping, multi-layered novel that blends literary fiction with historical intrigue. Brooks, a former journalist, won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2006 for her novel March.