Youâll never see a wasp in the same way again âŠ
When Bethâs marriage ends, sheâs determined to build a new life in the country for herself and her children. A quiet life lived closer to nature. She thinks sheâs achieved the impossible â a civilised separation, a happy home and a cordial relationship with her estranged husband, Mark. There's even the promise of a new love. But when Mark tries to change the rules, Bethâs peaceful world is turned upside down.
Disturbingly, she also discovers that European wasps have invaded her garden. Bethâs obsession with them and their queen holds up a distorted mirror to the human drama. As the chaos in Bethâs life gathers momentum, connections between the two worlds come sharply into focus. The lives of Beth and the others are neither separate to, nor safe from, the natural world.
AUTHORâS NOTE
In this series of Wild Australia Stories I tell tales of the people, wildlife and land that I love. But there is more to wild Australia than brumbies, dingoes, dolphins and the magnificent outback.
As a passionate conservationist and naturalist, Iâm interested in all aspects of nature. One thing Iâve learned is that itâs not always about the big things. Little creatures have a surprising impact on our lives. If youâre squeamish about insects, look away now. If youâre fascinated by the Australian bush and the way all creatures great and small are connected, then Bethâs story is for you.
- Praise for Wasp Season â
-There is an ironic twist to this tale, a violent and sudden twist that will leave the reader gasping. Wasp Season is a fascinating study of nature and humans.â Wendy OâHanlon, Acres Australia
- âA thrilling story that describes both human and insect life in detail as they become intertwined ⊠an unforgettable, unputdownable trip into a garden that, on the surface, seems like a quiet refuge.â - John Morrow, World of Books and Music
- âScoullar, it turns out, is a writer of documentary calibre.â Australian Literary Review