The Black Tulip

The Black Tulip

1 minute read

The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel set in 17th-century Holland during political turmoil. Cornelius van Baerle, a tulip enthusiast, dreams of cultivating the rare black tulip. However, he becomes the victim of jealousy and betrayal when his rival, Isaac Boxtel, accuses him of treason. Imprisoned, Cornelius meets Rosa, the jailer’s daughter,…

The Wolf-Leader

The Wolf-Leader

2 minutes read

The Wolf-Leader is a novel by Alexandre Dumas, set in a small village in France. The story follows Thibault, a shoemaker who becomes bitter after being wronged by the local nobility, particularly the Baron of Vez. One day, while venting his frustrations in the forest, Thibault encounters a giant black wolf who can speak. In…