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Titles with Tara Book Club

Titles with Tara Book Club
The Bee Sting book by Paul Murray
Book: The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
  • When May 20, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM (US/Eastern / UTC-400)
  • Where Franklin Public Library
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The Bee Sting chronicles the downfall of the Barnes family, a once affluent Irish clan facing financial ruin after the Great Recession, with the narrative focusing on the patriarch Dickie, his wife Imelda, and their children Cass and PJ as they grapple with their declining fortunes, personal struggles, and the secrets they keep from each other, all while navigating the complexities of family dynamics against the backdrop of a changing Ireland; the title references a pivotal moment when Imelda, on her wedding day, claims to have been stung by a bee, symbolizing a life-altering event that sets the stage for the family's subsequent turmoil.

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