{"product_id":"sue-monk-kidd-3-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Sue Monk Kidd 3 Books Collection Set - Secret Life of Bees, Wings \u0026 Mermaid Chair - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Secret Life of Bees\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Invention of Wings\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Mermaid Chair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781472279941\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Tinder Press\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Sue Monk Kidd 3 Books Collection Set brings together three of the author's most celebrated novels in one paperback bundle: The Secret Life of Bees, The Invention of Wings, and The Mermaid Chair. Each book explores themes of freedom, identity, and healing through richly drawn Southern settings and unforgettable female characters. A brand-new set ideal for book clubs, gifting, or building a home library of acclaimed literary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Secret Life of Bees follows fourteen-year-old Lily Owens, who flees her troubled home in South Carolina with her caregiver Rosaleen after a violent incident, finding refuge and unexpected family on a peach farm run by three beekeeping sisters. Kidd's debut spent over a hundred weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and has since been adapted into a film and stage musical. The Invention of Wings is set in early nineteenth-century Charleston and follows Sarah Grimké, gifted a young enslaved girl named Hetty \"Handful\" as a birthday present. Their intertwined lives unfold over decades against the real historical backdrop of the abolitionist movement, exploring bondage, sisterhood, and the fight for justice. The Mermaid Chair turns to a quieter, more introspective story: Jessie Sullivan returns to the island of her childhood and becomes drawn into an unexpected relationship with a Benedictine monk, prompting a reckoning with marriage, faith, and self. Together, these three novels showcase Kidd's hallmark blend of historical depth, spiritual reflection, and emotionally resonant storytelling, making this collection a rewarding introduction or a welcome addition for existing fans of her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree acclaimed novels by a multiple New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Kidd's breakout debut The Secret Life of Bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich historical and contemporary settings with strong female protagonists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value paperback collection, ideal for gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for book clubs and reading groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new condition, ready to read or gift immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSue Monk Kidd is an American novelist and memoirist best known for The Secret Life of Bees, which sold millions of copies worldwide and was adapted into a film and musical. Her subsequent novels, The Mermaid Chair and The Invention of Wings, both became number one New York Times bestsellers, with The Invention of Wings selected as an Oprah's Book Club 2.0 pick. Kidd's writing frequently explores themes of female identity, spirituality, and the search for belonging, earning her a devoted international readership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThree powerful, character-driven novels in one paperback set, spanning historical fiction and contemporary drama. Perfect for readers who love emotionally resonant storytelling, strong women, and Southern settings — a wonderful gift or book club choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN reflects the UK printing supplied.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sue Monk Kidd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807403086061,"sku":"PLD1650","price":12.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/sue-monk-kidd-3-books-collection-set-paperback.jpg?v=1784222169","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/sue-monk-kidd-3-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}