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The Flowering of the Strange Orchid
Written by H.G. Wells
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A short story from the British Library Tales of the Weird collection Evil Roots. The Victorian era saw orchids become one of the most expensive and collectable plants and this short story follows orchid collector Wedderburn who gets more than he bargained for with his latest floral specimen.
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H.G. Wells
H.G. Wells is considered by many to be the father of science fiction. He was the author of numerous classics such as The Invisible Man, The Time Machine, The Island of Dr. Moreau, The War of the Worlds, and many more.
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