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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 Books Ltd
    Publication Date: 24/04/2003
    ISBN13: 9780140448924, 978-0140448924
    ISBN10: 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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