Bees in June: A hope-filled historical novel set in a 1960s small town and infused with magical realism...

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Elizabeth Bass Parman

Bees in June

A hope-filled historical novel set in a 1960s small town and infused with magical realism

Elizabeth Bass Parman

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Harper Muse
30 December 2025

Fantasy; Historical fiction; Fiction: special features; Fantasy

Uncle Dixon always told Rennie to tell the bees everything, but somewhere along the way, Rennie forgot. Now, with her life at its lowest, she begins to see the bees in a new light. Will she believe again in the magic of the hives, and will she listen as the bees try to guide her home Perfect for fans of Sarah Addison Allen, Margaret Renkl, and Rachel Linden.

It's 1969, and the town of Spark Tennessee, is just as excited about the moon landing as the rest of the country. Rennie Hendricks is grieving and trying to heal from the unimaginable loss of her infant son. She had hoped a child would repair the cracks in her marriage to her husband, Tiny, but the tragedy has only served to illuminate his abusive character. Trying to relieve some of the financial stress that inflames Tiny's anger, Rennie accepts a position cooking at the local diner. Hidden away in a kitchen making delicious food, she rediscovers the joy she finds in cooking for others, and as she spends more time with her new boss, she realizes there are more options for women than she thought possible.

One of the benefits of her new job is that she can bring meals to her beloved Uncle Dixon, the man who practically raised her along with her late Aunt Eugenia, a woman unkindly labeled as a witch by most of the town. What those people didn't understand is that Eugenia was a healer and connected to power they couldn't grasp.

Rennie thinks her elderly uncle is confused when he talks about communicating with his bees, but then she starts to see them glow, leading her toward safety time and time again. Could it be that these bees, discovered long ago by her Aunt Eugenia, are magical and trying to tell her something And what about the new neighbor, Ambrose Beckett, who seems to understand the bees too. Is he being truthful about why he has moved to Spark, or is there more to him than meets the eye

Hope-filled and infused with magical realism, Bees in June captures Rennie's journey back to her true self, creating a rewarding life that the bees showed her was possible if she only believed in herself and the magic that surrounds her.

By: Elizabeth Bass Parman
Imprint: Harper Muse
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 211mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 285g
ISBN: 9781400342600
ISBN 10: 1400342600
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 30 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Elizabeth Bass Parman grew up entranced by family stories, such as the time her grandmother woke to find Eleanor Roosevelt making breakfast in her kitchen. She worked for many years as a reading specialist for a non-profit and spends her summers in a cottage by a Canadian lake. She has two grown daughters and lives outside her native Nashville with her husband and maybe-Maltipoo, Pippin. Follow Elizabeth online at elizabethbassparman.com; X:@e_parman; Instagram: @elizabethbassparman

Reviews for Bees in June: A hope-filled historical novel set in a 1960s small town and infused with magical realism

'BEES IN JUNE is the kind of novel that wraps itself around your heart and doesn't let go. Elizabeth Bass Parman has created a world so rich with charm and quiet magic that you'll want to pack your bags and move straight to Spark, Tennessee. The characters--especially Rennie--are beautifully real, and the story glows with warmth, resilience, and the kind of hope that stirs your soul. This book is a heartfelt reminder that healing can be found in unexpected places, and that sometimes, if we listen closely, the bees might just lead us home.' * Jennifer Moorman, USA TODAY bestselling author of THE VANISHING OF JOSEPHINE REYNOLDS *