The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean

The Orchid Thief

Susan Orlean with Anna Fields

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1998 (editions)

nonfiction biography history true crime challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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The Orchid Thief is ideal for readers who enjoy immersive, thought-provoking explorations of obsession and the peculiar intersections of nature, crime, and human eccentricity.

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The Orchid Thief is the true story of John Laroche, an obsessed Florida plant dealer willing to go to any lengths to steal rare and protected wild orchids and clone them, all for a tidy profit. But the morality of Laroche's actions do not drive th...

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