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Dear Mrs. Bird
Historical fiction
Dear Mrs. Bird
During the London Blitz, Emmeline Lake volunteers with the Auxiliary Fire Service while dreaming of becoming a war correspondent. A promising newspaper advertisement instead lands her a typing job for Henrietta Bird, an intimidating advice columnist who refuses to answer letters about anything she considers unpleasant. Troubled by the abandoned pleas of women facing genuine hardship, Emmy begins replying in secret even as bombing raids strain her closest friendship and test her cheerful determination. Warm, funny, and touched by wartime heartbreak, this historical novel is a strong match for readers seeking plucky women, letters, courage, and hope under pressure.
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Wartime bombing · Death · Grief and loss · Occasional mild language · Romantic disappointment
Alcohol-Free Pour
Victory Lemonade
Cheerful, brisk, and steady under pressure.
What you'll need
- 1 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 3/4 oz simple syrup ↗
- 5 oz cold water
- 6 mint leaves ↗
- Ice
How to mix it
- Gently muddle mint with simple syrup. Add lemon juice, cold water, and ice; stir well.
- Garnish: Mint sprig and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Codebreaker Collins
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Gin, lemon, and honey bubble into a Collins that's bright enough to crack any case.
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How to mix it
- Shake gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup with ice. Strain over fresh ice in a Collins glass and top with soda water.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Collins glass.
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