Telling the Bees by Peggy Hesketh Paperback Book

Description: Telling the Bees by Peggy Hesketh Albert Honig is haunted by the murder and loss of one woman – his friend and neighbour since childhood – whose presence and long absence in his life have never been reconciled. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Albert Honigs most constant companions have always been his bees. A never-married octogenarian, he makes a modest living as a beekeeper, as his father and his fathers father did before him. Deeply acquainted with the workings of his hives, Albert is less versed in the ways of people, especially his neighbour Claire, whose beauty and vivaciousness transformed his young life. Yet years passed by, feelings were repressed, and chances missed.Until one day Albert, led by a trail of bees, discovers Claires body. Through the quiet minutiae of life, he begins to examine the truths that lay hidden under the secrets and silence that hovered between them for so long. With echoes of The Remains of the Day, Telling the Bees is a haunting novel about lies of omission and commission, the persistence of regret, and the sweet anguish of re-opening wounds in order to finally heal them. Notes An octogenarian discovers the body of a neighbour whose beauty and vivaciousness transformed his young life, and examines the truths behind the secrets and silence that hovered between them. An intriguing story with a shocking twist - ideal for bookclubs. Author Biography Peggy Hesketh is a journalist and author. Her short story A Madness of Two was selected by Elizabeth George for inclusion in her anthology Two of the Deadliest. Peggy currently teaches writing and rhetoric at the University of California. Telling the Bees is her first novel. Review What a wonderful novel! The voice is so masterfully done, the mysteries of life and death so compellingly evoked. -- Karen Joy Fowler, author of We are All Completely Beside OurselvesA marvel. With infinite compassion and perfect pitch, Peggy Hesketh has written an American classic. -- Elizabeth George, author of The Inspector Lynley MysteriesIn her invention of the singular Mr. Honig (and his life, from an early age) Hesketh has created a stubborn and enigmatic and duplicitously withholding character whose life story is nonetheless told richly, in turns melancholy, exhilarating, sociological, with a murder mystery and a deep appreciation for the stories we all construct for ourselves and for others. * OC Weekly *A gem. * Good Housekeeping *A stately and beautiful novel … Only a superhuman reader will be able to resist foraging through the house looking for that half-eaten jar of honey. -- Carolyn See * Washington Post *An undeniably original debut. * Kirkus Reviews *A story of shared history, secrets of omission, and revisited memories, Telling the Bees is nostalgic and hauntingly poetic. Richly detailed and sparsely populated … Reminiscent of the work of Karen Joy Fowler and Peter Orner, Telling the Bees reminds readers that even quiet hives are deceptively active. * Booklist *Reminiscent of Marilynne Robinsons Gilead, Heskeths debut explores family secrets and end-of-life reflections. The authors exceptional storytelling skills allow us not only to understand Alberts feelings, but to experience those emotions right along with him. Readers in search of a heartfelt, thought-provoking novel will find what they are looking for in this journey through the life of an unassuming apiarist who knows more about his reclusive neighbors than anyone could guess. * Library Journal, starred review *Like Albert himself, Peggy Heskeths debut novel, Telling the Bees, feels like something from another time. Though Hesketh does tackle some difficult material, she does so with a graceful sensibility, never veering into the sordid or macabre. Elegiac in its tone, Telling the Bees is a quiet, meditative novel, dressed up as a murder mystery, but more geared towards examining the intricacies of the human condition and the power of secrets when voiced than in identifying who killed Claire. As Albert slowly sifts through his fragile memories of the past, patient readers will be rewarded with a rich story that softly stings and is utterly unforgettable. * BookPage *Touching and captivating. * Press Association *Elegantly crafted … While readers are likely to find themselves longing for a plate of buttered toast and honey, theres nothing cozy about Telling the Bees – its downright gorgeous. * Christian Science Monitor *An engrossing and unputdownable read. * New Internationalist * Promotional In Peggy Heskeths poignant debut novel, Telling the Bees, the lasting effects of long held secrets is at the core of beekeeper Albert Honigs otherwise quiet world. In the twilight of his life, Honig is haunted by the past memories of his long-time neighbors. Rich in detail, Hesketh has crafted a thoughtful, compelling story of loss and regret and the unforeseeable consequences that come when the truth is finally revealed. A wonderful read. -- Gail Tsukiyama, author of The Samurais Garden Telling the Bees is a charming tale of a bygone era evoking the power of the past to influence the future. Heskeths ability to create an evocative narrative will leave readers eager to read more by this talented writer. -- Jo-Ann Mapson, author of Solomons Oak and Finding Casey The plot of Peggy Heskeths Telling the Bees skillfully revolves around an act of violence and its aftermath; however, the books deepest secrets involve more than crime, emerging subtly through the voice of an aged, bachelor beekeeper whose painfully reserved past and solitary present prove inseparable. Elegiac and intelligent, Telling the Bees reminds us with craft comparable to Ishigurus The Remains of the Day that even the most quiet-seeming lives may be abuzz with ache, awareness, and the persistence of memory. Peggy Hesketh is a novelist of patient grace and power. -- Gordon McAlpine, author of Joy in Mudville and Hammett Unwritten Details ISBN1780748019 Author Peggy Hesketh Year 2015 ISBN-10 1780748019 ISBN-13 9781780748016 Media Book Publication Date 2015-06-04 Pages 320 Publisher Oneworld Publications Format Paperback UK Release Date 2015-06-04 Imprint Oneworld Publications Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2015-06-04 NZ Release Date 2015-06-04 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159179469;

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