The Keeper of the Bees

by Gene Stratton-Porter

Overview

A wounded veteran discovers the healing power of nature in this classic American novel by the author of A Girl of the Limberlost.

Wounded in World War I, Jamie McFarlane is looking for a peaceful place to spend his final days. After escaping the grim confines of a California military hospital, he finds himself at the seaside home of the Bee Master. There, with the help of an impish eleven-year-old called Little Scout, Jamie tends to the hives and flowers while the Bee Master is away.

As Jamie learns his new responsibilities, he discovers a source of hope and healing in the natural beauty that surrounds him. He also crosses paths with a mysterious young woman who faces a dilemma as dire as his own. This beloved tale of hardship, nature, and renewal is rich in wisdom and the joy of being alive.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781504066150
Publisher:	Open Road Media
Publication date:	01/05/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	354
Sales rank:	80,844
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Gene Stratton-Porter was born and raised in Wabash County, Indiana. She was a self-trained American author, nature photographer, and naturalist.

Editorial Reviews

A study of the art-thought of the three principle spokesmen for the traditionalist view in art production and criticism for the period from the 1870s to around 1950. This last Gene Stratton-Porter (1863-1924) novel is an ode to her adopted home, California, and its natural beauty. Porter was injured in an automobile accident and died before its first publication in 1925. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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