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"The Orchid Thief" by Susan Orlean is a nonfiction book that blends true crime, botany, and memoir. It centers around John Laroche, an eccentric plant dealer in Florida who was arrested for stealing rare orchids from a protected swamp in the Fakahatchee Strand.Orlean, intrigued by Laroche and the world of orchid collectors (called orchid obsessives), dives deep into the subculture of orchid hunting, the history of orchid mania, and the strange allure these flowers have on people. Along the way, she explores Florida's natural landscape, conservation issues, and her own growing fascination with obsession and beauty.
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