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The History of Bees (Hardback)
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The History of Bees (Hardback)

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Hardback 400 Pages / Published: 07/09/2017
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Synopsis
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.

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
ISBN: 9781471162749
Number of pages: 400
Dimensions: 234 x 153 mm

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“Perfect blend of past, present and future...”

Three characters, three time lines , three lives are all linked by the fate of bees..

Blending historical, contemporary and future stories, this unusual novel, about the history and destiny of bees and bee keeping... More

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Emily at York

“Fantastic! ”

What a fantastic book. A mix of historical, contemporary and dystopian fiction that brings together 3 characters seamlessly who are separated by time, but beautifully interconnected.

It is not just a provoking... More

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KimG9

“Saving bees saves us, too”

The History of Bees takes the reader on a journey through times when bees were plentiful (England 1852), in decline (Ohio, USA 2007) and nonexistent (China 2098). This story was powerful as it illustrated how much of... More

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