Gaëlle Bélem

The Rarest Fruit

Sprache: Englisch.
gebunden , 192 Seiten
EAN 9798889660996
Veröffentlicht 17. Juni 2025
Verlag/Hersteller Europa Editions
Übersetzer Übersetzt von Hildegarde Serle
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Beschreibung

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.

Portrait

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.

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