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The black tulip

by Alexandre Dumas

Level C1 · AdvancedHistorical33 chapters
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About this book

In 1672’s turbulent Hague, political intrigue swirls around the De Witt brothers, defenders of the fragile Dutch Republic facing threats from the rising power of Prince William of Orange and the looming shadow of Louis XIV. Loyalties, danger, and destiny collide in a volatile era.

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Contents

33 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02Chapter 2. The Two Brothers
03Chapter 3. The Pupil of John de Witt
04Chapter 4. The Murderers
05Chapter 5. The Tulip-fancier and his Neighbour
06Chapter 6. The Hatred of a Tulip-fancier
07Chapter 7. The Happy Man makes Acquaintance with Misfortune
08Chapter 8. An Invasion
09Chapter 9. The Family Cell
10Chapter 10. The Jailer’s Daughter
11Chapter 11. Cornelius van Baerle’s Will
12Chapter 12. The Execution

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