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The Beekeeper's Daughter
The Beekeeper's Daughter: A Novel | Santa Montefiore
14 posts | 19 read | 9 to read
Escapism of the highest order (Booklist) from the #1 internationally bestselling author, her first book set in America, the story of a mother and daughter searching for love and happiness, unaware of the secrets that bind them. England, 1932: Grace Hamblin is growing up on the beautiful estate of the Marquiss and Marchioness of Penselwood. The beekeepers daughter, she knows her place and her futurethat is until her father dies and leaves her alone. Her childhood friend Freddie has recently become her lover, and she is thankful when they are able to marry and take over her fathers duties. But there is another man whom she just cant shake from her thoughts Massachusetts, 1973: Graces daughter, Trixie Valentine, is in love with an unsuitable boy. Jasper Duncliffe is wild and romantic, and in a band that might be going somewhere. But when his brother dies and he is called home to England, Jasper promises to come back for Trixie one day, if only she will wait for him. Thinking Trixie is surely abandoned, Grace tries to reach out to her daughter, but Trixie brushes off her mothers advice and comfort, sure Jaspers love for her was real Both mother and daughter are searching for love and happiness, unaware of the secrets that bind them. To find what they most truly desire they must confront the secrets of the past, and unravel the lies told long ago. Set on a fictional island off the coast of Massachusetts with charming architecture, beautiful landscape, and quirky islanders, The Beekeepers Daughter is a multigenerational banquet of loveone of the most engrossing reads of my year (New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand).
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VanessaCW
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An enjoyable dual timeline read. I liked the characters and the story but I think maybe the ending was a little rushed. 4⭐️

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CuriousG
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I'm posting one book per day from the ever growing unread stacks in my personal library. No description or explanation, just books I own and plan to read. #tbr

Day 43

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TEArificbooks
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Mehso-so

First book done for #buzzwordreadathon @Clwojick @hes7 The characters and settings were lovely. Their passion for bees will make you passionate for bees. However, I don‘t think this book was ready for publishing. It had glaring rookie writing mistakes, needed more page breaks for time jumps, had a character far to wise, and far too much adultery. I think it has great potential but needed better editing.

Clwojick That‘s a shame it didn‘t have stronger writing, but at least that‘s one less unread book on your shelf 🙌🏻🐝 4y
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MrsBibliophile
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Mehso-so

I just finished reading, and I wanted to write my honest review while it's still fresh in my mind. I have mixed feelings about this book. Being an Army Wife myself, I don't understand infidelity. This book seems to attempt to normalize and justify it. It's very well written, and historically accurate. However, I am a little disappointed in the contents of the story. I would recommend this story to WWII history buffs.

📚📚 Happy Reading!📚📚

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MrsBibliophile
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Yay for new books! Had a great date night with my amazing husband. I miss Washington and all of the amazing little cafes, and little bookstores but Books-a-Million will do for now 📖

📚📚 Happy Reading! 📚📚

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Joreads
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This is a good solid book. It follows a two families from 1932 to 1990. It is about love found lost and found again and the perils of the lies we tell. It is rich evocative read abs at times spellbinding

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Ardachy
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I released this #bookcrossing registered book on a bench outside The Salthouse Harbour Hotel in #Ipswich #UK http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/14942794/

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Freddie4473
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Starting this one today.

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Book_Gnome
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Opening line:
"Of all the weathered grey-shingled buildings on Tekanasset Island, Crab Cove golf club is one of the prettiest."
#bookgnome #Dumbledwarf #santamontefiore #thebeekeepersdaughter

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candc320
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Mehso-so

This one was a little too heavy on the dramatic romance and a little too light on the historical details for me to love it. However, I'm always impressed with this author's ability to sweep me away to the beautiful locations her characters inhabit, and this was no different for this story. 🌟🌟🌟

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Lauramag
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Only just started this book but I'm liking it

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