Santa Montefiore

The Beekeeper's Daughter Santa Montefiore

Publisher Marketing: England, 1932: Grace Hamblin is growing up on the beautiful estate of the Marquess and Marchioness of Penselwood. The beekeeper's daughter, she knows her place and what the future holds - that is, until her father dies. Her childhood friend Freddie has recently become her lover, and she is thankful when they are able to marry and take over her father's duties. But there is another man who she just can't shake from her thoughts. Massachusetts, 1973: Grace's daughter Trixie Valentine is in love with an unsuitable young man. Jasper Duncliffe is wild and romantic, and in a band that might hit it big. 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. Review Citations: Booklist 02/15/2015 pg. 30 (EAN 9781476735412, Hardcover) Library Journal 03/01/2015 pg. 83 (EAN 9781476735412, Hardcover) Shelf Awareness 04/24/2015 (EAN 9781476735412, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Montefiore, Santa Born in England in 1970, Santa Montefiore grew up in Hampshire. She is married to historian Simon Sebag Montefiore. They live with their two children, Lily and Sasha, in London. Visit her at www.santamontefiore.co.uk.