Mad Honey A Novel
Mad Honey A Novel by Jodi Picoult, published by Allen & Unwin on October 5, 2022, is a compelling exploration of family dynamics and the complexities of starting anew. This 464-page novel follows Olivia McAfee, who returns to her hometown in New Hampshire after her seemingly perfect life in Boston is shattered. As she takes over her father’s beekeeping business, she navigates the challenges of motherhood and the shadows of her past, particularly as her son Asher becomes involved with a new girl at school, Lily Campanello.
The narrative delves into the intertwined lives of Olivia and Lily, both seeking fresh starts in their respective journeys. Asher’s relationship with Lily brings moments of joy, but underlying tensions arise when tragedy strikes, leading to a police investigation that puts Asher in the spotlight. The story examines themes of trust, family life, and the impact of crime, as Olivia grapples with her son’s innocence and the echoes of his father’s temperament. This edition offers readers a rich tapestry of emotions and dilemmas, set against the backdrop of a small-town community.
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Olivia McAfee knows what it feels like to start over. Her picture-perfect life-living in Boston, married to a brilliant cardiothoracic surgeon, raising a beautiful son, Asher-was upended when her husband revealed a darker side. She never imagined she would end up back in her sleepy New Hampshire hometown, living in the house she grew up in, and taking over her father’s beekeeping business. Lily Campanello is familiar with do-overs, too. When she and her mom relocate to Adams, New Hampshire, for her final year of high school, they both hope it will be a fresh start. And for just a short while, these new beginnings are exactly what Olivia and Lily need. Their paths cross when Asher falls for the new girl in school, and Lily can’t help but fall for him, too. With Ash, she feels happy for the first time. Yet at times, she wonders if she can she trust him completely . . . Then one day, Olivia receives a phone call: Lily is dead, and Asher is being questioned by the police. Olivia is adamant that her son is innocent. But she would be lying if she didn’t acknowledge the flashes of his father’s temper in him, and as the case against him unfolds, she realizes he’s hidden more than he’s shared with her”
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