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Cards on the Table
Classic mystery
Cards on the Table
Book 14 of the Hercule Poirot series
The enigmatic Mr. Shaitana invites four suspected murderers and four investigators to dinner, then arranges bridge tables that separate the groups. When he is killed during the game, Poirot must determine which guest acted while everyone else's attention was on the cards. Playing style, memory, and personality become more revealing than conventional physical evidence. Elegant and cerebral, this mystery is ideal for an evening of tea and cards for readers who enjoy closed circles, psychological clues, and suspects selected before the crime begins.
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Crime, danger, and death
Alcohol-Free Pour
Dark Mocha Cocoa
Dark cocoa and cinnamon make creamy coffee a rich, late-night treat.
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- Whisk the cocoa and sweetener into the hot liquid until smooth. Add remaining flavorings, heat until steaming, and pour into a mug. Add any listed topping.
- Garnish: As listed.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Chapterhouse Amber Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A mellow, malty pour suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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