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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, 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 these three very different narratives into one gripping and thought-provoking story that is just as much about the powerful bond 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, best known for The History of Bees (2015) . It received massive attention when it was first presented at the London Book Fair (Spring 2015) , and was sold to seven languages before the book was even launched in Norway. So far, rights have been sold to 29 languages for publication, and the book has been No 1 on the German Bestseller List for 14 consecutive weeks. The novel was the first debut to receive the prestigious Bokhandlerprisen (Norwegian Booksellers' Prize) , and is the first in a planned climate quartet. Lunde has written nine books for children and young adults. She has also written scripts for Norwegian television and films.
