The story of the book takes place in the Netherlands in the 17th century.
It’s all about how extreme love for the cultivation of tulips gets mixed with political upheaval, and how the Dutch nation’s adoration for this flower becomes the center of an unbelievable story.
Despite the fictional elements, specific political events have actually happened.
The writer of the book, Alexandre Dumas, has been recognized as one the most popular, prolific writers of all times, and his writing style is excellent in capturing individual emotions, as well as the collective feelings of the public, especially as they are expressed in anger and hatred.
Finally, the biggest force of all, love, wins, and settles everything back to normal.
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