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The History of Bees

By: Maja Lunde

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Paperback | 29 March 2018

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352 Pages

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2.5 x 19.8 x 13

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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 grueling journey to find out what happened to him.

Haunting, illuminating, and deftly written, The History of Bees joins these three very different narratives into one gripping and thought provoking story that is just as much about the powerful relationships between children and parents as it is about our very relationship to nature and humanity.

About the Author

Maja Lunde is a Norwegian author and screenwriter. Lunde has written ten 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). She lives with her husband and three children in Oslo.

Industry Reviews

‘Fans of Cloud Atlas and Never Let Me Go will love The History of Bees’
Good Housekeeping

‘Dystopian and electric, this book is set to blow minds everywhere'
Stylist

'Haunting and poignant ... an important and wonderful book'
Dave Goulson, bestselling author of Bee Quest

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