1672 – The Netherlands. It is a dangerous time.
People are fighting in the streets.
Cornelius loves two things. He loves tulips and he loves beautiful Rosa.
Cornelius wants to win the prize. The prize for the first black tulip flower in The Netherlands. But Cornelius has enemies. His enemies put him in prison. He is going to die.
Will Cornelius grow the first black tulip?
Will Prince William save Cornelius?
Will Cornelius marry Rosa?
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