The Secret Life of Bees (English, Paperback) By Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees follows 14-year-old Lily Owens in 1964 South Carolina, haunted by the memory of her mother’s death. When Lily’s caretaker, Rosaleen, is arrested after clashing with racists over voter registration, Lily breaks her out and they flee to Tiburon. There they are taken in by the Boatwright sisters—a trio of black beekeepers whose nurturing world of bees, honey, and the Black Madonna helps Lily heal. Through themes of racial tension, female empowerment, grief, and forgiveness, this coming-of-age tale becomes a transformative journey toward love, identity, and belonging