The Rarest Fruit - Couverture rigide

Bélem, Gaëlle

Couverture rigide

ISBN 13 : 9798889660996

Editeur : Europa Editions, 2025

Synopsis

Gaëlle Bélem's The Rarest Fruit is a captivating tale of resilience, discovery, and the untold stories behind a beloved flavor.

Set in 19th-century La Réunion, this novel follows Edmond Albius, a young Creole boy born into slavery, whose extraordinary talent for botany leads him to revolutionize the vanilla industry with his method of hand-pollinating orchids. Raised by a passionate botanist after becoming an orphan, Edmond defies the expectations of his time, making a discovery that connects the histories of La Réunion, France, and beyond.

Based on the true story of Edmond Albius, Bélem weaves a richly detailed narrative, exploring themes of survival and ingenuity against the backdrop of colonial exploitation. The Rarest Fruit is both a poignant tribute to the unsung heroes of history and a vivid portrayal of the intertwined destinies shaped by a single discovery.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Gaëlle Bélem was born in Saint-Benoît, Réunion. Her English-language debut, There's a Monster Behind the Door, was long-listed for the 2025 International Booker Prize. The Rarest Fruit is her American debut.

For Europa Editions, Hildegarde Serle has translated the best-selling Mirror Visitor series by Christelle Dabos and Valérie Perrin's Fresh Water for Flowers. She lives in London.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Europa Editions
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798889660996
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192
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