Publisher's Synopsis
The Black Tulip is a historical fiction novel written by Alexandre Dumas. The story is set in the Netherlands during the 17th century and revolves around the quest of a young man named Cornelius van Baerle to grow a black tulip, which is considered the ultimate symbol of perfection and beauty. Cornelius is a skilled horticulturist who dreams of creating a new variety of tulip that would earn him fame and fortune. However, his ambitions are thwarted by the political turmoil of the time, as the country is ruled by the harsh and oppressive regime of the Stadtholder, William of Orange. Cornelius is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned in the fortress of Loevestein, where he meets the jailer's daughter, Rosa, who becomes his ally and confidante. Together, they hatch a plan to smuggle out the bulbs of the black tulip and enter them into the prestigious tulip-growing competition in Haarlem, where the winner will receive a huge prize and the admiration of the entire nation. The novel is a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, as Cornelius and Rosa navigate the treacherous waters of politics and society in their quest for the black tulip. Along the way, they encounter a colorful cast of characters, including the cunning and ruthless rival tulip-grower, Isaac Boxtel, and the eccentric and wealthy tulip-fancier, Cornelius van Baerle's godfather, Cornelius de Witt. The Black Tulip is a classic of historical fiction and a timeless story of human ambition and perseverance in the face of adversity. It is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, romance, and intrigue set against a rich backdrop of history and culture.""I tell you, Rosa, that I shall demolish this prison, stone for stone!"" and the unfortunate man, whose strength was increased tenfold by his rage, began to shake the door with a great noise, little heeding that the thunder of his voice was re-echoing through the spiral staircase.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
