Discover Paul Murray's acclaimed tragicomic masterpiece that has captivated readers worldwide. Follow the Barnes family as their empire crumbles and personal crises mount, revealing how past mistakes collide with present chaos. This award-winning novel—winner of the Nero Book Award and Sky Arts Award—combines devastating emotional depth with razor-sharp wit. Praised by the Guardian, Financial Times, and Washington Post for its immersive storytelling and unflinching humour, The Bee Sting is the literary sensation that demands to be read. A modern classic that will stay with you long after the final page.