The black tulip
The Black Tulip opens in The Hague in 1672 with the mob killing of the brothers Johan and Cornelis de Witt, then narrows to a quieter drama. Cornelius van Baerle, Cornelis's godson and a gentle tulip grower of Dordrecht, is close to producing a truly black tulip, for which the horticultural society of Haarlem has offered a fortune, when an envious neighbor has him arrested for treason. In prison at Loevestein he finds an ally in Rosa, the jailer's daughter, and the fate of three precious bulbs becomes a contest of patience, ingenuity and greed. Written by Alexandre Dumas with Auguste Maquet and published in 1850, the novel keeps its history brief and its suspense close. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Is The black tulip in the public domain?
Yes. The black tulip by Alexandre Dumas is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The black tulip?
About 4 h 54 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The black tulip?
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