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Queen Bee
Queen Bee: A Novel | Dorothea Benton Frank
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If I could only read one writer from now until the end of my life, it would be Dorothea Benton Frank." Elin Hildebrand, the New York Times bestselling author Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Franks Carolina Lowcountry in this evocative tale that returns at long last to her beloved Sullivans Island. Beekeeper Holly McNee Kensen quietly lives in a world of her own on Sullivans Island, tending her hives and working at the local island library. Holly calls her mother The Queen Bee because shes a demanding hulk of a woman. Her mother, a devoted hypochondriac, might be unaware that shes quite ill but that doesnt stop her from tormenting Holly. To escape the drama, Hollys sister Leslie married and moved away, wanting little to do with island life. Hollys escape is to submerge herself in the lives of the two young boys next door and their widowed father, Archie. Her world is upended when the more flamboyant Leslie returns and both sisters, polar opposites, fixate on whats happening in their neighbors home. Is Archie really in love with that awful ice queen of a woman? If Archie marries her, what will become of his little boys? Restless Leslie is desperate for validation after her imploded marriage, squandering her favors on any and all takers. Their mother ups her game in an uproarious and theatrical downward spiral. Scandalized Holly is talking to her honey bees a mile a minute, as though theyll give her a solution to all the chaos. Maybe they will. Queen Bee is a classic Lowcountry Talewarm, wise and hilarious, it roars with humanity and a dropperful of whodunit added for good measure by an unseen hand. In her twentieth novel, Dorothea Benton Frank brings us back to her beloved island with an unforgettable story where the Lowcountry magic of the natural world collides with the beat of the human heart.
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June 30 #VolumesandVocals Royals Lorde Love this song! @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

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terryduncan5719
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I completely enjoyed this book! I learned about bees and enjoyed a different kind of romance. It was so fun. It was an easy, relaxed read, but was not dumbed down at all.

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Today‘s Prompt: BLUE COVER

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Such a fun book!! We follow the lives of Holly, her sister Leslie and their mother (the queen bee). We see their ups and downs. There is so much that I laughed out loud about while reading this book. I will read more by this author now that I have discovered her. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Gissy
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June #BookSpin @TheAromaofBooks read during the #24B4Monday Readathon. Funny, peculiar family drama with some clichés. Holly narrates her life story, her relation with Queen Bee, her mother, and her family dynamic through some similarities with the life of honey bees. First part was slow but the last half was funny and cute. I liked that we have here different kind of relationships. Love Suzanne, a female impersonator. Author died Sep 2019? 3.3⭐️

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Judybskt
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Found a #littlefreelibrary after my son‘s lax tournament. Dropped off the tagged book.

Reviewsbylola So cute! 4y
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Judybskt
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Cute book. The author died in September but I think there is another book coming out next year. Her books are sweet.

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Judybskt
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I opened this book and there‘s my favorite poem! 😂

Loving the pumpkin bath bomb! 🎃🎃

#booknbath #bathnbook 🛀📖

JulietReads Peas and honey...🤔 I'm having a hard time imagining the taste. I might have to actually make it... 4y
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RIP Miss Dorothea 💔😢

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Kappadeemom
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JoScho 😔 5y
TheSpineView Terrible! 😭 5y
EllieDottie So sad 😞 5y
kspenmoll So sad!!! 5y
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LivforReading
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Great beach read !!!!

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tammysue
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A fun lowcountry tale that‘s delightful to read. Not only was it a good story, I loved the information on bees. From Holly and her sweetness and love for her neighbor's children to her crazy sister and cranky mother, I loved how the story flowed and kept me intrigued.
If you need a quick and easy summer read, this is it. 🐝

Reecaspieces She is one of my favs!!! Glad you enjoyed it 5y
tammysue @Reecaspieces Mine too!! 🖤🐝😘 5y
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Tarheelsnbooks
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Reading this now

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LittleMissSunshine11
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Loved it! DBF continues to deliver lovely, lowcountry tales. Perfect summer read.

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The story took a minute to get into, but the characters were wonderfully charming from the get go

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And this glorious holiday continues....

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intothehallofbooks
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I loved this! This one had so many surprises for me, and it made me smile often and laugh out loud a few times! I really didn‘t put this book down once I picked it up. I just flew right thru it. There are themes of love and acceptance and humanity throughout. Ms. Frank is one of my favorites for writing real family issues and family relationships sprinkled with humor. And I love love love that the bees played more of a role than I expected!! 🐝

WilliamMorrowBooks Great news! 5y
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intothehallofbooks
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My husband is cooking dinner for my family tonight 🙌🏻 so I‘m hiding away with one of my FAVORITE authors. Ms Frank never disappoints and I‘m enjoying this one so far. The main character, Holly, is a beekeeper in the South Carolina Lowcountry. To cope with her zany family, she talks to her bees —> I love that!! 🐝🐝🐝

Thanks to William Morrow for sending this beautiful review copy!

WilliamMorrowBooks Enjoy the read! 5y
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