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Death Comes to Marlow
Cozy mystery
Death Comes to Marlow
Judith Potts, Suzie, and Becks attend a party at Sir Peter Bailey’s riverside mansion the day before his wedding. When a crash interrupts the celebration, the groom-to-be is found crushed to death in his study, with the door locked from the inside. The police see no reason to pursue a murder investigation, but Judith is convinced someone killed their host. The Marlow Murder Club reunites to untangle an apparently impossible crime. This humorous cozy mystery suits readers who enjoy country-house puzzles, unlikely amateur detectives, and spirited older heroines.
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Murder and attempted murder, discovery of a crushed body, and poisoning; violence is described with relatively mild detail. References to extramarital affairs, family conflict, and grief. Frequent mild and British profanity, including use of God's name in vain, plus alcohol consumption. Animal death and mentions of gun violence are reported by content-warning reviewers.
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Monastery Honey Tea
Honey and lemon make this tea a quiet, welcome pause.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Stormy Chapter
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A bold, warming pour suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 2 oz dark rum
- 4 oz ginger beer ↗
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice ↗
- Ice
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- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add rum and lime juice, top with ginger beer, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Lime wedge.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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