Hive: There is only room for one queen

COMPETITION, RIVALRY, AND FRIENDSHIP IN A THRILLING COMEDY ABOUT THE WORLD OF WOMEN Any similarity between the complex and hierarchical world of bees and the mothers of St. Ambrose Primary School is no coincidence. As the children study, outside the school gates—where we meet Rachel, Georgie, Heather, and Jo—a world of friendship, bickering, and petty squabbles takes shape. Above them, Bea reigns supreme. But the arrival of two families and the new headmaster are some of the new challenges they will face. Or, in other words, they are provocations that will either destroy or strengthen the queen. Hive is an irresistible story, with passionate, funny, and truthful observations about female friendship and a subtle political chronicle. Hive hit the UK bestseller list shortly after its publication, and the film rights were acquired by Focus Features before the book's release. “Truly fascinating.” – Guardian • “Insightful, funny, even frightening at times... The literary debut of the year.” – The Times