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After Many Days: Tales of Time Passed
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After Many Days: Tales of Time Passed
290 pages · First published 1991
L. M. Montgomery’s short stories in this collection repeatedly look backward, asking how old loves, youthful mistakes, family estrangements, and long memories shape later life. Characters discover that time can soften resentment without necessarily erasing consequences, and reunions often force them to reinterpret events they thought were settled. The stories range across romance, domestic life, and community relationships while retaining Montgomery’s interest in lonely people finding unexpected belonging. As an anthology, it offers varied glimpses of her recurring themes rather than a single connected narrative.
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Death and grief; orphanhood or family loss; poverty and hardship; loneliness and regret; disappointed love and romantic courtship.
Alcohol-Free Pour
Portuguese Rose Lemonade
A bright, refreshing sip suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
What you'll need
- 1 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz rose syrup ↗
- 5 oz cold water
- 4 raspberries ↗
- Ice
How to mix it
- Muddle raspberries lightly with rose syrup. Add lemon juice, cold water, and ice; stir well.
- Garnish: Raspberries and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Time Loop Negroni
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A crisp botanical pour suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
What you'll need
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
- Ice
How to mix it
- Stir all ingredients with ice until chilled. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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