One character in this novel mutters about the "power of a thousand scorpions" before dying. This novel includes a lengthy description of monstrous figures on a church door shortly before a hairless man who speaks in a bizarre mix of languages is introduced. The main character of this novel enjoys chewing a narcotic herb and has a pair of "lenses" stolen from him. This novel's narrator has sex with a prostitute on the floor of a kitchen and is upset when that girl is taken away by an inquisitor. In this novel, several characters are found with blackened fingers after to
One character in this novel mutters about the "power of a thousand scorpions" before dying. This novel includes a lengthy description of monstrous figures on a church door shortly before a hairless man who speaks in a bizarre mix of languages is introduced. The main character of this novel enjoys chewing a narcotic herb and has a pair of "lenses" stolen from him. This novel's narrator has sex with a prostitute on the floor of a kitchen and is upset when that girl is taken away by an inquisitor. In this novel, several characters are found with blackened fingers after touching a poisonous book by Aristotle. For 10 points, name this novel featuring Adso of Melk and William of Baskerville, a murder mystery set in an abbey by Umberto Eco.
One character in this novel mutters about the "power of a thousand scorpions" before dying.
The Name of the Rose [or Il nome della rosa]