Black Tulip, The

by Alexandre Dumas


Set in Holland during the 1670s, this short, cinematic story is essentially a love triangle between two people and a flower - the much sought-after black tulip, tulipa negra. This story is a gentle, well-plotted romance interwoven with real life events from Dutch history. But on a slightly deeper level it is also a tale about righting wrongs, fighting tyranny and seeking justice.