The Secret Life of Bees
the stunning multi-million bestselling novel about a young girl's journey; poignant, uplifting and unforgettable
$24.64
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
9 April 2003
Summary
The Sweet Sting of Truth
Lily Owens is haunted by a childhood memory: the accidental death of her mother. Fourteen years later, living on a South Carolina peach farm with her abusive father and her compassionate caretaker, Rosaleen, Lily’s world is ripe with longing and regret.
In the sweltering summer of the 1960s, racial tensions ignite, and Rosaleen is caught in the crossfire. Driven by a desperate need to protect her friend and uncover the truth about her mother, Lily em…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780747266839 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0747266832 |
| Series: | Review |
| Author: | Sue Monk Kidd |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Review |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 9 April 2003 |
| Weight: | 269g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
Kidd’s first novel is well placed, gentle and deeply moving. - The Times
A personal favourite, one of those infectiously written books you can’t get out of your mind…a lovely tale. - BooksellerA tale that’s beautifully and movingly written. - BuzzAbout The Author
Sue Monk Kidd
Sue Monk Kidd is the author of the highly acclaimed bestsellers The Secret Life of Bees and The Mermaid Chair. Selling over 8 million copies, The Secret Life of Bees was her first novel and has become a modern classic. It has been adapted into a feature film starring Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, and Jennifer Hudson.
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