Secrets of the Bees

A stunning and evocative novel set on a gorgeous Cornish estate packed with heart, relationships and mysteries from the past.

‘Jane Johnson writes the sort of books you want to tell everyone about… I’m addicted.’ Katie Fforde
'Absolutely gorgeous... full of dark family mysteries and the wild, savage beauty of nature. I laughed and I wiped away tears. A book I will re-read and treasure.' Zoë Marriott

Time has forgotten this remote corner of West Cornwall, and left its many secrets undisturbed. Until now...

Ezra Curnow has lived in the little cottage on the Trengrose estate all his life. He was born there, as was his father, and his grandfather before that. It is his own little paradise.

Then the mistress of the estate, Eliza Rosevear, dies without leaving a will, and the cottage’s ownership is put into question. Trengrose’s charm soon attracts London financier Toby and his wife Minty, and Toby immediately sniffs an opportunity to rent out Ezra’s cottage to tourists. But Ezra, a wily old chap, is prepared to battle to save his beloved home, and he has a number of secret weapons in his armoury.

As Toby resorts to more drastic measures, Ezra’s case looks increasingly hopeless. But the recently deceased mistress of Trengrose took some secrets to her grave too, and she doesn’t intend to rest quietly until they come to light...

READERS LOVE SECRETS OF THE BEES:
'One of the best stories I have read in a while'
'I was drawn in from page one. Brilliant!'
'Could not put this down. Great twists and a lovely ending'
'Perfect for fans of historical fiction who like a bit of mystery built in'
'This novel is amazing... one to help you lose yourself for a while'