The Secrets of Bees: An Insider's Guide to the Life of Honeybees
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By Michael Weiler, Horst Kornberger, and and, David Heaf
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Bees make honey; we all know that. But what happens between the bee buzzing around our garden, and the sticky knife in the jar, is a mystery to most of us. How many bee-hours does it take to make just one jar of honey? What do the honeybees’ waggling dances really mean? Why do bees swarm? What is a ‘house bee’?
From exploring their life cycle and development, to revealing their societies and behaviour, expert biodynamic beekeeper Michael Weiler answers these questions and many more.
Combining poetic observations with scientific detail, The Secrets of Bees uncovers the incredible world of these remarkable insects.
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The opening was full of promise and the scene cleverly set with the use of the metaphor…..the clash of Ezra’s dilapidated bicycle ( tradition and slower pace of rural life) and Toby’s expensive 4x4 ( fast pace or modern city life). However my enthusiasm was short lived as the direction of the story was so obvious with the arrival of the estate agent…..and then oh no !! not another novel where a long lost letter becomes a pivotal moment….and yet more disappointing yet again mistaken identity of twins. However it is well written stirring the emotions with humour, sadness and a variety...
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