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The Rarest Fruit: A Novel in Bloomington, MN
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The Rarest Fruit: A Novel in Bloomington, MN
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Size: Hardcover
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NEW YORK TIMES
NOTABLE BOOK OF 2025
“A gorgeous novel.”—
New York Times
Based on a true story,
The Rarest Fruit
is a captivating tale of resilience, discovery, and the secret history of a beloved flavor.
Born into slavery, orphaned at an early age, and raised by a passionate botanist on Réunion Island, Edmond Albius will defy the expectations of his time and, with his extraordinary natural talent for botany, revolutionize global culinary culture by discovering the secret life of vanilla orchids.
A novel of 19century adventure, perseverance, a book at the intersection of science, exploration, and cuisine,
brings to light the contributions of a Black botanical innovator, who, during a time of colonial exploitation and against all odds, changed food culture forever. It is both a poignant tribute to the unsung heroes of history and a vivid portrayal of intertwined destinies shaped by a single discovery.
“The book is that rare find: a revealing, historyinfused novel that spills its tale with the eager breathlessness, wry commentary, and frank truths of a close friend... exquisite.”—
Christian Science Monitor
NEW YORK TIMES
NOTABLE BOOK OF 2025
“A gorgeous novel.”—
New York Times
Based on a true story,
The Rarest Fruit
is a captivating tale of resilience, discovery, and the secret history of a beloved flavor.
Born into slavery, orphaned at an early age, and raised by a passionate botanist on Réunion Island, Edmond Albius will defy the expectations of his time and, with his extraordinary natural talent for botany, revolutionize global culinary culture by discovering the secret life of vanilla orchids.
A novel of 19century adventure, perseverance, a book at the intersection of science, exploration, and cuisine,
brings to light the contributions of a Black botanical innovator, who, during a time of colonial exploitation and against all odds, changed food culture forever. It is both a poignant tribute to the unsung heroes of history and a vivid portrayal of intertwined destinies shaped by a single discovery.
“The book is that rare find: a revealing, historyinfused novel that spills its tale with the eager breathlessness, wry commentary, and frank truths of a close friend... exquisite.”—
Christian Science Monitor
A
NEW YORK TIMES
NOTABLE BOOK OF 2025
“A gorgeous novel.”—
New York Times
Based on a true story,
The Rarest Fruit
is a captivating tale of resilience, discovery, and the secret history of a beloved flavor.
Born into slavery, orphaned at an early age, and raised by a passionate botanist on Réunion Island, Edmond Albius will defy the expectations of his time and, with his extraordinary natural talent for botany, revolutionize global culinary culture by discovering the secret life of vanilla orchids.
A novel of 19century adventure, perseverance, a book at the intersection of science, exploration, and cuisine,
brings to light the contributions of a Black botanical innovator, who, during a time of colonial exploitation and against all odds, changed food culture forever. It is both a poignant tribute to the unsung heroes of history and a vivid portrayal of intertwined destinies shaped by a single discovery.
“The book is that rare find: a revealing, historyinfused novel that spills its tale with the eager breathlessness, wry commentary, and frank truths of a close friend... exquisite.”—
Christian Science Monitor
NEW YORK TIMES
NOTABLE BOOK OF 2025
“A gorgeous novel.”—
New York Times
Based on a true story,
The Rarest Fruit
is a captivating tale of resilience, discovery, and the secret history of a beloved flavor.
Born into slavery, orphaned at an early age, and raised by a passionate botanist on Réunion Island, Edmond Albius will defy the expectations of his time and, with his extraordinary natural talent for botany, revolutionize global culinary culture by discovering the secret life of vanilla orchids.
A novel of 19century adventure, perseverance, a book at the intersection of science, exploration, and cuisine,
brings to light the contributions of a Black botanical innovator, who, during a time of colonial exploitation and against all odds, changed food culture forever. It is both a poignant tribute to the unsung heroes of history and a vivid portrayal of intertwined destinies shaped by a single discovery.
“The book is that rare find: a revealing, historyinfused novel that spills its tale with the eager breathlessness, wry commentary, and frank truths of a close friend... exquisite.”—
Christian Science Monitor
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