Alexandre Dumas - The Black Tulip (English Edition) (Annotated) Translation by P.F. Collier & Son

by Alexandre Dumas

Overview

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.

Includes a biography of the author.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666223842
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	12/18/2020
Pages:	258
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.58(d)

About the Author

One of the most widely read French authors famed for his historical fiction of high adventure, Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) wrote more than a hundred plays and novels, including the famous Three Musketeers trilogy, The Count of Monte Cristo, and The Man in the Iron Mask. His books have been translated into more than 100 languages.