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Gail Anderson-Dargatz's evocative novel of one woman's simple but passionately lived life reminds of us of the pleasure to be found in human contact and simple, natural things. Raised by her silent but companionable father and a mother who kept bees, headstrong Augusta marries shy,... read more
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"Have I told you the drone's penis snaps off during intercourse with the queen bee?" asked Augusta. (Best first sentence ever!!)
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- Gail Anderson-Dargatz (Author)
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Publication Date: 1998
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- Giller Prize (Finalist, 1998, Shortlist)
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- Dewey: 813.54
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