England, 1851. William is a biologist and seed merchant, who sets out to build a new type of beehive-one that will give both him and his children honour and fame.
United States, 2007. George is a beekeeper and fights an uphill battle against modern farming, but hopes that his son can be their salvation.
China, 2098. Tao hand paints pollen onto the fruit trees now that the bees have long since disappeared.
Three connected stories but their connection is not clear until almost the end of the book.
George(2007) is a descendant of William (1851). Tao (2098) finds a book written by George's son that helps her start to bring bees back from the few that remain in the wild.
It is also about parents and children and parents expectations of their children.
An interesting and thought-provoking read.
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