England, 1770. Young gardener Francis Masson is asked by the King to search for a rare orange blossom in South Africa. As his ship departs, Masson has no idea that he's about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. During his hunt for the mysterious flower, he doesn't anticipate the untamed nature of the African continent, nor the subtle scheming of competing plant hunters. As he makes the acquaintance of eccentric botanist Carl Thunberg and his elegant accompaniment, Masson's fate once again takes an unexpected turn ... A lively adventure novel set against the vibrant backdrop of the South African countryside
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Personen: Vermalle, Caroline Von Ruben, Ryan Ruben, Ryan von
Vermalle, Caroline:
A flower for the Queen : a historical novel : Bastei Lübbe, 2014. - 265 S.
ISBN 9783838758053
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