Wildhonig

"The most compelling, challenging and timely novel of the year. - It will spark a debate about authenticity, identity and gender." Boston Globe
Olivia McAfee never thought she'd return to her sleepy New Hampshire hometown, her childhood home. But when her husband, a brilliant surgeon, revealed his dark side, escaping there was the only choice for her and her son Asher. They quickly find their feet, Olivia takes over her father's beekeeping business, and Asher falls in love with Lily, who, like him, is new to the school. Lily returns his love, but she is carrying a secret around with her, and she is not sure whether she can really trust Ash with everything.

But then the unthinkable happens: Lily is dead and Asher is questioned by the police. Olivia is convinced of her son's innocence. But Ash also harbours traces of his father. As the suspicion against him hardens, she realises that he is hiding something ...

"Wild Honey" is a gripping novel of suspense, an unforgettable love story and a moving exploration of the secrets we keep and the risks we take to become ourselves.