The History of Bees by Maja Lunde
Imagine The Leftovers, but with honey (Elle), and in the spirit of Station Eleven and Never Let Me Go, this spectacular and deeply moving (Lisa See, New York Times bestselling author) novel follows three generations of beekeepers from the past, present, and future, weaving a spellbinding story of their relationship to the bees--and to their children and one another--against the backdrop of an urgent, global crisis. England, 1852. William is a biologist and seed merchant, who sets out to build a new type of beehive--one that will give both him and his children honor and fame. United States, 2007. George is a beekeeper fighting an uphill battle against modern farming, but hopes that his son can be their salvation. China, 2098. Tao hand paints pollen onto the fruit trees now that the bees have long since disappeared. When Tao's young son is taken away by the authorities after a tragic accident, she sets out on a grueling journey to find out what happened to him. Haunting, illuminating, and deftly written, The History of Bees joins the past, the present, and a terrifying future in a riveting story as complex as a honeycomb (New York Times bestselling author Bryn Greenwood) that is just as much about the powerful bond between children and parents as it is about our very relationship to nature and humanity.
Lunde, Maja: - Maja Lunde is a Norwegian author and screenwriter. Lunde has written five books for children and young adults. She has also written scripts for Norwegian television, including for the children's series Barnas supershow (The Children's Super Show), the drama series Hjem(Home) and the comedy series Side om Side (Side by Side). THE HISTORY OF BEES was her first novel for adults. She lives with her husband and three children in Oslo.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781501161377 |
| ISBN 10 | 1501161377 |
| Title | The History of Bees |
| Author | Maja Lunde |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Atria Books |
| Year published | 2017-08-22 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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