by Umberto Eco
Published 1994
In 1327, finding his sensitive mission at an Italian abbey further complicated by seven bizarre deaths, Brother William of Baskerville turns detective.
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The older Adso of Melk, reflecting on his past as a young novice. His voice should convey wisdom, melancholy, and a scholarly understanding of the historical context.
British · Old · Male · Narrative Story · Mature
“This voice is old, British, calm, and described as ideal for thoughtful storytelling, perfectly matching the wise, melancholy, and scholarly older Adso.”
Also recommended for: Abbot Abbone
British · Old · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“A calm, expressive, and warm English voice from an older male, suitable for a reflective and wise narrator.”
Also recommended for: Abbot Abbone
British · Old · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“An old, British, calm, and trustworthy voice that fits the scholarly and reflective nature of the narrator.”
Also recommended for: Abbot Abbone
A Franciscan friar and former inquisitor with a keen intellect and a deductive mind, reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes. His voice should be intelligent, authoritative, and sharp.
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Articulate, crisp, confident, and versatile, this British voice perfectly captures William's keen intellect and deductive nature.”
Also recommended for: Bernardo Gui
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Engaging, confident, clear, and authoritative, this British voice is excellent for William's commanding presence and sharp mind.”
Also recommended for: Bernardo Gui
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Classy
“A warm, rich, and authoritative British voice that conveys wisdom and confidence, suiting William's seasoned intellect.”
Also recommended for: Bernardo Gui
William's young, impressionable, and sometimes fearful novice. His voice should convey youth and a certain naivete, evolving as he experiences the unsettling events.
German · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“This is the only young, German voice available, matching Adso's key traits of youth and origin, with a calm and gentle tone ideal for his impressionable nature.”
A zealous and ruthless inquisitor, focused on proving guilt rather than finding truth. His voice should be harsh, authoritarian, and unwavering.
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Though not French, this voice is professional, clear, authoritative, and confident, which can convey the unwavering and serious nature of the inquisitor.”
Also recommended for: William of Baskerville
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“An articulate and versatile voice with a dynamic emotional range, which can be adapted to portray Bernardo's intensity and zealous authority.”
Also recommended for: William of Baskerville
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Classy
“Possessing a strong authoritative presence, this voice can deliver the strict and confident tone required for Bernardo Gui, despite its 'warm' descriptor.”
Also recommended for: William of Baskerville
The cautious and traditional abbot of the monastery, more concerned with maintaining order and reputation than with the true causes of the deaths.
British · Old · Male · Narrative Story · Mature
“This old, British, calm, and steady-paced voice with an authoritative presence perfectly fits the cautious, measured, and traditional abbot.”
Also recommended for: Narrator
British · Old · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“An old, British voice with an authoritative, calm, and trustworthy tone, suitable for the abbot's concern with order and tradition.”
Also recommended for: Narrator
British · Old · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“A calm, expressive, and warm English voice from an older male, which can convey the measured and serious disposition of the abbot.”
Also recommended for: Narrator