The spin number in The Classics Club Spin is number …
8
which for me is The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas. The rules of the Spin are that this is the book for me to read by 2 June 2024.
Synopsis from Goodreads:
Set at the height of the “tulipomania” that gripped Holland in 17th century, this is the story of Cornelius van Baerle, a humble grower whose sole desire is to grow the perfect specimen of the tulip negra.
When his godfather is murdered, Cornelius finds himself caught up in the deadly politics of the time, imprisoned and facing a death sentence. His jailor’s daughter Rosa, holds both the key to his survival and his chance to produce the ultimate tulip.
I loved The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas so I’m hoping to love this one too.
Did you take part in the Classics Spin? What will you be reading?
BooksPlease 
Sounds like it should be an entertaining one – hope you enjoy it!
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Thank you!
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I read this several years ago – if you search for the title on Youtube you’ll probably find my video review, which became quite popular, due to students looking for ideas for their essays 🙂 But I remember liking it, and it’s WAY shorter than The Count!
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Thanks – I’ll have a look for your video.
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This sounds good, I love 17th Century Holland with all its guilds; I haven’t read anything by Dumas yet so I’m very interested!
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I just hope it will be as good as The Count of Monte Cristo!
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I’ve never read any Dumas. My sister read The Count of Monte Cristo but I was daunted by the length of that one…..
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