Here is the Beehive

Shortlisted for Popular Fiction Book of the Year in the AN Post Irish Book Awards
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Here is the Beehive by Sarah Crossan delves into the intense and secretive world of Ana, who is consumed by grief after the sudden death of her lover. Through Ana's perspective, the novel explores themes of betrayal, secrecy, and the complex intricacies of love and loss. The story unfolds through free verse, providing a poignant and unique glimpse into the protagonist’s emotional turmoil.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that delve into the complexities of grief and forbidden love. It's a poignant exploration of loss, secrecy, and the tangled web of emotions that accompany an affair. This story may resonate with you if you're drawn to character-driven narratives that offer a deep emotional journey.

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Here is the Beehive

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARD

What would you do if you lost someone the world never knew was yours?

For three years, Ana has been consumed by an affair with Connor, a client at her law firm. Their love has been consigned to hotel rooms and dark corners of pubs, their relationship kept hidden from the world. So the morning that Ana’s company receives a call to say that Connor is dead, her secret grief has nowhere to go. Desperate for an outlet, Ana seeks out the shadowy figure who has always stood just beyond her reach - Connor's wife Rebecca…

'Utterly gripping' – RODDY DOYLE

'A triumph – crackling with psychological and sexual ambiguity' – JULIE MYERSON, OBSERVER

'This book is just sublime… I loved every page' – CAITRIONA BALFE

'Unmissable ... Incredible' – STYLIST

'Amazing ... I read it in one sitting, completely swept up in Ana’s fragmented narrative' – EMMA HEALEY

'Dark, riveting, powerful' – ELIZABETH DAY

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The book is praised for its unique poetic prose and compelling narrative that examines modern marriage and an adulterous affair. Reviewers highlight its raw, emotional depth and powerful portrayal of love, grief, and the intricate lives of two intertwined marriages. The writing style is noted for its elegance and brutality, drawing readers into an unflinching, affecting story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526619525

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Sarah Crossan has lived in Dublin, London and New York, and now lives in Hertfordshire. She graduated with a degree in Philosophy and Literature before training as an English and drama teacher at the University of Cambridge. Crossan is the current Laureate na nΓ“g (Ireland’s Children’s Literature Laureate). Here is the Beehive is her first novel for adults.

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