The Black Tulip

Released: March 23, 2001
Length: 7 hrs 27 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Tantor Audio

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Set in 17th century Holland, this story follows Cornelius van Baerle, a wealthy tulip grower with a dream of cultivating the perfect black tulip. When he is imprisoned following his godfather’s murder, he faces a life-and-death struggle, with his future hinging on a connection with his jailer's daughter. The narrative explores ambition, danger, and the pursuit of beauty amidst a tumultuous historical backdrop.

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