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This is a historical fiction novel set in 17th-century Holland amid the tulip mania. A humble gardener pursues the perfect bloom, while deadly political rivalries threaten his life. The intended reader is adults who love immersive historical drama and morally complex suspense, with an atmosphere that is both lyrical and tense.
The narrative is story-led and richly textured with period detail—bustling markets, secret intrigues, and the harsh realities of confinement. Readers follow a tense journey from garden calm to prison walls, where loyalties falter and unlikely alliances form around the fate of a single bloom.
Accessible yet immersive, the prose grounds grand historical events in intimate human stakes. The pacing blends emotional heft with precise historical color, inviting reflection on obsession, trust, and the price of ambition.
After finishing, readers gain a vivid sense of a bygone era and a deeper curiosity about how obsession shapes people and civilizations. It invites reflection on beauty, risk, and the consequences of ambition, leaving a lasting impression that resonates with fans of historical fiction and classic literature alike.
Product Details
Author
Alexandre Dumas
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
288
Language
English
SKU
9780140448924
ISBN
9780140448924
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.12x12.8x1.75cm
Binding
Paperback
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Alexandre Dumas, Born Dumas Davy De La Pailleterie; (24 July 1802 5 December 1870), Also Known As Alexandre Dumas, Pre, Was A French Writer. His Works Have Been Translated Into Nearly 100 Languages, And He Is One Of The Most Widely Read French Authors. Many Of His Historical Novels Of High Adventure Were Originally Published As Serials, Including The Count Of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After, And The Vicomte De Bragelonne: Ten Years Later. His Novels Have Been Adapted Since The Early Twentieth Century For Nearly 200 Films. Dumas' Last Novel, The Knight Of Sainte-Hermine, Unfinished At His Death, Was Completed By A Scholar And Published In 2005, Becoming A Bestseller. It Was Published In English In 2008 As The Last Cavalier Alexandre Dumas, Born Dumas Davy De La Pailleterie; (24 July 1802 5 December 1870), Also Known As Alexandre Dumas, Pre, Was A French Writer. It Was Published In English In 2008 As The Last Cavalier Paul Mantell Is The Author Or Co-Author Of Over 160 Books For Children And Young Adults. Hit Series Include Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, Bobbsey Twins, Tom Swift, X-Men, Matt Christopher Books, Tiki And Ronde Barber Books, And Derek Jeter Books (He Is Currently Working On Book #5 In That Best-Selling Series). Paul Lives In New Jersey With His Wife (And Erstwhile Co-Author) Avery Hart. Thank You For Your Trust By Choosing These Books, And Please Support Us By Leaving A Review!