The Beekeeper's Promise: A Romantic Novel By Fiona Valpy

In "The Beekeeper's Promise," Abi Howes seeks solace and a fresh start in rural France, working at the Château Bellevue. The château holds echoes of the past, and Abi is drawn to the story of Eliane Martin, a woman who tended beehives there in 1938.

Eliane falls in love with Mathieu Dubosq, but their happiness is threatened by the looming war. When Eliane joins the Resistance, her loyalty to Mathieu is tested.

The novel explores the resilience of women across generations, showing how they use adversity to their advantage.