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All the Bees in the Hollows
- Author
- Lauren Keegan
- Narrator
- Sofia Engstrand, Candida Gubbins
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publish Date
- 8 October 2024
- Run Time
- 9 hours 51 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Bees choose their masters. Bees don't sting good people.
Marytè is a devoted beekeeper. She lives by the old rules: work with fellow beekeepers, be a good Christian and a good harvest will follow. These rules help her cope with her grief when she inherits her husband's tree hollows. But as harsh conditions and tax increases threaten the harvest, Marytè begins to question her faith, her community and her own sanity.
There is little help to be had from her eldest daughter. Austeja is no worker bee. She takes risks, speaks her mind and dreams of escaping their isolated community. As her mother works, she finds refuge in the ancient forest and the old beliefs instilled in her by her defiant grandmother.
When Austeja discovers the mutilated body of the Hollow Watcher and uncovers a honeycomb of lies and betrayal, she is intent on finding the truth and protecting her family.
Will mother and daughter overcome their differences, learn the truth behind the murder and complete the honey harvest?
‘Beautifully written, atmospheric and compelling’ INGA SIMPSON
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Details
- Author
- Lauren Keegan
- Narrator
- Sofia Engstrand, Candida Gubbins
- Duration
- 9 hours 51 minutes
- Release Date
- 8 October 2024
- ISBN
- 9781004181377
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
Synopsis
WINNER OF INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR DEBUT FICTIONBees choose their masters. Bees don't sting good people.Marytè is a devoted beekeeper. She lives by the old rules: work with fellow beekeepers, be a good Christian and a good harvest will follow. These rules help her cope with her grief when she inherits her husband's tree hollows. But as harsh conditions and tax increases threaten the harvest, Marytè begins to question her faith, her community and her own sanity.There is little help to be had from her eldest daughter. Austeja is no worker bee. She takes risks, speaks her mind and dreams of escaping their isolated community. As her mother works, she finds refuge in the ancient forest and the old beliefs instilled in her by her defiant grandmother.When Austeja discovers the mutilated body of the Hollow Watcher and uncovers a honeycomb of lies and betrayal, she is intent on finding the truth and protecting her family. Will mother and daughter overcome their differences, learn the truth behind the murder and complete the honey harvest?‘Beautifully written, atmospheric and compelling’ INGA SIMPSON
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