The History of Bees

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Multigenerational epic intertwines humanity, bees, crisis.

If you're drawn to stories that blend human drama with ecological insights, "The History of Bees" is a must-read. Maja Lunde's masterful narrative links past, present, and future in a haunting yet hopeful tapestry. It's especially compelling for those who appreciate tales like "Station Eleven" or "Never Let Me Go," where the beauty and tragedy of human existence are magnified by a backdrop of environmental calamity.

  • Bokhandlerprisen (2015)
  • The Kitschies for Inky Tentacle (Cover Art) (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The History of Bees

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ISBN: 9781471162770
Authors: Maja Lunde
Publisher: Scribner UK
Date of Publication: 2018-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.81
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In the spirit of Station Eleven and Never Let Me Go, this dazzling and ambitious literary debut 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, 1851. 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 honour and fame. United States, 2007. George is a beekeeper and fights 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 - and is kept in the dark about his whereabouts and condition - she sets out on a gruelling journey to find out what happened to him.
 

Multigenerational epic intertwines humanity, bees, crisis.

If you're drawn to stories that blend human drama with ecological insights, "The History of Bees" is a must-read. Maja Lunde's masterful narrative links past, present, and future in a haunting yet hopeful tapestry. It's especially compelling for those who appreciate tales like "Station Eleven" or "Never Let Me Go," where the beauty and tragedy of human existence are magnified by a backdrop of environmental calamity.

  • Bokhandlerprisen (2015)
  • The Kitschies for Inky Tentacle (Cover Art) (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.