The Keeper of the Bees

In Gene Stratton-Porter's final novel, The Keeper of the Bees, Jamie MacFarlane returns home a war hero, grappling with an unhealed chest wound and the loss of his parents. Sent to a thermal springs hospital in California, he faces the daunting prospect of tuberculosis care, prompting him to embark on an adventurous journey toward the ocean. Along the way, Jamie encounters a range of characters and ultimately finds purpose in tending to bees under the guidance of a wise elderly gentleman and his spirited assistant, Little Scout. As Jamie reconnects with the natural world and forms new relationships, he discovers that true healing extends beyond physical recovery.