The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas

Set in 17th-century Holland during political unrest, the story follows Cornelius van Baerle, a gentle tulip grower wrongfully imprisoned. While in jail, he strives to cultivate the rare black tulip with the help of the jailer’s daughter, Rosa. Their secret effort becomes a symbol of hope and love against injustice and adversity. The plot is both romantic and suspenseful, filled with historical intrigue and horticultural obsession. It’s a warm, engaging tale of perseverance and beauty blooming in confinement.