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The Tulip Virus

by Danielle Hermans

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A gripping debut mystery set in contemporary London with roots in 17th century Holland and the mysterious tulip trade

 

In 1636 Alkmaar, Holland, Wouter Winckels brutally slaughtered body is found in the barroom of his inn, an antireligious pamphlet stuffed in his mouth. Winckel was a respected tulip-trader and owned the most beautiful collection of tulips in the United Republic of the Low Countries, including the most coveted and expensive bulb of them all, the Semper Augustus. But why did he have to die and who wanted him dead?

In 2007 London, history seems to be repeating itself. Dutchman Frank Schoeller is found in his home by his nephew, Alec. Severely wounded, he is holding a 17th-century book about tulips, seemingly a reference to the reason for his death moments later. With the help of his friend Damien Vanlint, an antique dealer from Amsterdam, Alec tries to solve the mystery, but soon comes to realize that he and his friends own lives are now in danger.

The Tulip Virus is a fast-paced, fascinating mystery based on the real-life events surrounding the collapse of the tulip bubble in 17th century Holland—the first such occurrence in history—a story that plunges readers deeply into questions of free will, science, and religion, while showing the dark fruits of greed, pride, and arrogance.

Synopsis:

Based on real-life events surrounding the collapse of the tulip bubble in 17th-century Holland--the first such occurrence in history--this tale plunges readers deeply into questions of free will, science, and religion, while showing the dark fruits of greed, pride, and arrogance.

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About the Author

DANIELLE HERMANS works as a freelance communication consultant and lives in Bilthoven, the Netherlands.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780312577865

Author:

Hermans, Danielle

Publisher:

Minotaur Books

Translator:

Mackay, David

Author:

Hermans, Danille

Subject:

Mystery & Detective - Historical

Subject:

Mystery fiction

Subject:

Historical fiction

Subject:

Mystery Historical

Edition Description:

Hardcover

Publication Date:

20100431

Binding:

HARDCOVER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Pages:

288

Dimensions:

8.58 x 5.73 x 1.06 in

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Product details 288 pages Minotaur Books - 2010-05-25 English 9780312577865 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Ingram, Based on real-life events surrounding the collapse of the tulip bubble in 17th-century Holland--the first such occurrence in history--this tale plunges readers deeply into questions of free will, science, and religion, while showing the dark fruits of greed, pride, and arrogance.