The Bees by Laline Paull 9780007557745

The Bees

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Dive into an extraordinary realm with this captivating debut novel, set entirely within the confines of a beehive. 'The Bees' by Laline Paull, shortlisted for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction and longlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize, introduces us to Flora 717, a sanitation bee born into the lowest echelons of her society.

Despite her lowly status and unsightly appearance, Flora possesses unique talents that set her apart from her kin. Whilst mutant bees typically face swift destruction, Flora's exceptional abilities see her promoted from sanitation duty to caring for newborns and eventually becoming a forager. Her journey leads her to the Queen's inner sanctum, where she uncovers both awe-inspiring and ominous secrets.

However, Flora's world is rife with danger. From the ruthless fertility police to the zealous high priestesses safeguarding the Hive Mind, threats lurk at every turn. As Flora defies the most sacred law of all, her innate desire to serve is overshadowed by a profound love that will drive her to contemplate the unthinkable.

Paull's chilling yet ultimately triumphant tale crafts a luminous world that is both alien and eerily familiar. This thrilling and imaginative narrative follows a heroine who, in the face of increasingly desperate odds, dares to alter her destiny and reshape her world. 'The Bees' is a gripping exploration of survival, courage, and the power of individual will in the most unexpected of places.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780007557745
Book Author: Laline Paull
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd
Book Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Book Dimensions: 195 x 126 x 27 cm
Book Publication Date: 2015-01-01
Book Pagination: 352 pages
Book Weight: 306g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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