The Black Tulip Dumas Alexandre Sir Angels 9781542507844 Books
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The story begins with a historical event — the 1672 lynching of the Dutch Grand Pensionary (roughly equivalent to a modern Prime Minister) Johan de Witt and his brother Cornelis, by a wild mob of their own countrymen — considered by many as one of the most painful episodes in Dutch history, described by Dumas with a dramatic intensity.
The Black Tulip Dumas Alexandre Sir Angels 9781542507844 Books
Alexander Dumas takes on a totally unique subject as he writes about the creation of the black tulip. If you love flowers, you will want to read this book as Dumas describes some of the processes the hero uses to create a unique colored tulip. It is really a love story; love of the tulip and love between two people who seem unlikely to ever be able to get together. But, it is overwhelmingly a tale of incredible jealousy and to what extent one man will go to, to prevent his rival from winning the award for the black tulip. It's a fast read, and it's okay. It's not my favorite book, but it's a unique look at growing tulips in Holland.Product details
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The Black Tulip Dumas Alexandre Sir Angels 9781542507844 Books Reviews
An intriguing tale of betrayal offset by enduring love.The hero shows incredible endurance under unjust and cruel imprisonment. The story has an exciting and dramatic conclusion. It is much more than a manual about growing tulips. A gripping story very well told. I am surprised it is not more well known and read. I could not put it down.
I did not discover the pleasure of a "good read" until I was about half way to retirement. I am now reading those "classics" which any literate person knows should have been read as a part of any educational endeavor.
Here is a wonderful story, well told and a delight to receive. I certainly must must thank Mr. Dumas, were that he be here to receive his due, and to the someone certainly more literate than I an appreciation of your efforts for making this classic available that I might complete my educational endeavor.
I enjoyed this book primarily, I think, because of the author. He is a great story teller and I had recently read "The Black Count", a book about his father and I was really in the mood to read something by him at this time. I liked it.
Who would have thought that a book, with a simple plot about two rivals trying racing to be the first to grow a black tulip, could be so unputdownable? There are no lords and ladies, no swashbuckling heros, no evil cardinals or Miladys -- nothing but a darn good yarn, and a very sweet love story.
Dumas is just brilliant (as always) and his dialogue (as always) is among the finest I've ever come across. A very quick, albeit enjoyable, read. Highly recommended.
Bought this book for husband. It arrived early and in great shape. He is thoroughly enjoying the book bc he is a Dumas fan (hence the 5 stars). Unfortunately, this particular paperback(new) is falling apart as he is reading it-still, it is a wonderful story and I don't regret my purchase.
Since I was a child I've loved "The Three Musketeers" and its sequels, "Twenty Years After" and "The Vicomte de Bragelonne". They are among my favorite books of all, so I'm ever interested in a "new" book by Alexandre Dumas. "The Black Tulip" was one of those books of his I'd not read, nor even heard of until recently.
The story is set in The Netherlands during the time of William of Orange (1670s). It involves the civil unrest of the time, but is primarily concerned with Cornelius Van Baerle, who has no interest in politics and is devoted to his tulips (and his quest to create the first all-black blossom); Rosa, the plucky young woman who loves and helps him; and the scheming and wicked Isaac Boxtel, who labors to acquire the elusive black tulip for himself, stooping even to falsely imprison the naive Cornelius.
The story becomes surprisingly exciting, a true nail-biter even, and has the historical scenery, action, romance, and humor that draw me back to Dumas again and again. I don't love "The Black Tulip" like I do "The Three Musketeers" and its sequels, but I still find much to enjoy in it, and I plan to return to the book again in the years to come.
Alexander Dumas takes on a totally unique subject as he writes about the creation of the black tulip. If you love flowers, you will want to read this book as Dumas describes some of the processes the hero uses to create a unique colored tulip. It is really a love story; love of the tulip and love between two people who seem unlikely to ever be able to get together. But, it is overwhelmingly a tale of incredible jealousy and to what extent one man will go to, to prevent his rival from winning the award for the black tulip. It's a fast read, and it's okay. It's not my favorite book, but it's a unique look at growing tulips in Holland.
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