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Availability:In StockContributor:Gaëlle Bélem, Hildegarde Serle (Translator)Publish date:2025-06-17Pages:192
Language:EnglishPublisher:Europa EditionsISBN-13:9798889660996UPC:9798889660996Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Biographical, Historical, World LiteratureBook Topic:FranceSize:8.30 x 5.20 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.7099Product ID:SCRAJKF805

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.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Europa EditionsISBN-13:9798889660996UPC:9798889660996Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Biographical, Historical, World LiteratureBook Topic:FranceSize:8.30 x 5.20 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.7099Product ID:SCRAJKF805
Serle, Hildegarde: -

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.


Bélem, Gaëlle: -

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.


Publisher: Europa Editions

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