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Set at the height of the tulipomania that gripped Holland in 17th century, this is the story of Cornelius van Baerle, a humble grower whose sole desire is to grow the perfect specimen of the tulip negra.
When his godfather is murdered, Cornelius finds himself caught up in the deadly politics of the time, imprisoned and facing a death sentence. His jailor''s daughter Rosa, holds both the key to his survival and his chance to produce the ultimate tulip.

The Black Tulip

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    A Paperback / softback by Alexandre Dumas, Robin Buss

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Penguin Classics
      Published 24 April 2003
      ISBN-13 9780140448924
      978-0140448924
      ISBN-10 0140448926
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      Historical Fiction Books by Alexandre Dumas

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Set at the height of the tulipomania that gripped Holland in 17th century, this is the story of Cornelius van Baerle, a humble grower whose sole desire is to grow the perfect specimen of the tulip negra.
      When his godfather is murdered, Cornelius finds himself caught up in the deadly politics of the time, imprisoned and facing a death sentence. His jailor''s daughter Rosa, holds both the key to his survival and his chance to produce the ultimate tulip.

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