In her old life, Peaches (nee Prudence) DeLish was an exotic dancer and occasional porn star. Now she’s a beekeeper, herb-grower, and author of an evocative new book, “Not so Sweet: The Dark Secrets of a Queen Bee.” DeLish will talk about her book and its roots in her previous career at an upcoming Warner Free Lecture event, which will be held somewhere in town as soon as a large enough venue can be found.
Due to the possibly controversial content of DeLish’s book, the Warner trustees are not sure it’s suitable for a lecture. They invited her thinking it would be an entertaining take on honey production, but have since learned it might be quite a bit more entertaining than expected. DeLish, known professionally in her former life as “The Pick of the Crop,” has been called “an arresting new presence on the bookstore circuit” and “a perfect antidote for late-winter boredom.” She has not been called a good writer, or even a competent beekeeper, but her appearances are always very well attended. In fact, the size of her audience is a matter of some concern.
If and when she does appear in Harvard, no one under the age of 21 will be admitted, and residents over the age of 70 are advised to consult a healthcare professional before attending the lecture. The chosen venue’s occupancy limits will be strictly enforced.
