{"product_id":"the-rarest-fruit-9798889660996","title":"The Rarest Fruit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaëlle Bélem's \u003cem\u003eThe Rarest Fruit\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating tale of resilience, discovery, and the untold stories behind a beloved flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased 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. \u003cem\u003eThe Rarest Fruit\u003c\/em\u003e is both a poignant tribute to the unsung heroes of history and a vivid portrayal of the intertwined destinies shaped by a single discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSerle, Hildegarde:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eFor Europa Editions, \u003cstrong\u003eHildegarde Serle\u003c\/strong\u003e has translated the best-selling \u003cem\u003eMirror Visitor\u003c\/em\u003e series by Christelle Dabos and Valérie Perrin's \u003cem\u003eFresh Water for Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e. She lives in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBélem, Gaëlle:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaëlle Bélem\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in Saint-Benoît, Réunion. Her English-language debut, \u003cem\u003eThere's a Monster Behind the Door\u003c\/em\u003e, was long-listed for the 2025 International Booker Prize. \u003cem\u003eThe Rarest Fruit\u003c\/em\u003e is her American debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Europa Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359362416914,"sku":"9798889660996","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f9488c8f-376b-4edf-aab7-c0d101f31c7d.jpg?v=1749590096","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-rarest-fruit-9798889660996","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}