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A Quiet Strength
Christian historical romance
A Quiet Strength
Book 3 of the A Prairie Legacy series
369 pages · First published 1999
Virginia Simpson enters marriage and adult responsibility with the expectation that love and faith will provide a firm foundation. Everyday pressures soon demonstrate that quiet strength is developed through patience, forgiveness, and choices repeated long after a wedding. Family ties remain important but cannot make Virginia’s decisions for her. Janette Oke’s third Prairie Legacy novel centers Christian marriage and domestic life, emphasizing a form of courage that is less dramatic than frontier adventure but no less demanding. A quiet Sunday read for those drawn to domestic life, the work of sustaining a marriage, and faith expressed through patience and everyday choices.
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Mild romantic content, including kissing
Alcohol-Free Pour
Raspberry Cordial
A bright, refreshing sip suits rugged adventures and wide-open settings.
What you'll need
- 1/4 cup raspberries ↗
- 1 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 3/4 oz sugar ↗
- 5 oz cold water
- Ice
How to mix it
- Muddle raspberries with sugar. Add lemon juice and cold water, stir until dissolved, strain if desired, and serve over ice.
- Garnish: Raspberries and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Maine Blueberry Mule
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How to mix it
- Muddle blueberries gently with lime juice. Add vodka and ice, top with ginger beer, and stir.
- Garnish: Blueberries and lime wedge.
- Glassware: Mule mug or highball glass.
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