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Guardian of the Horizon
Historical mystery
Guardian of the Horizon
Book 16 of the Amelia Peabody series
A messenger summons the Emersons back to the hidden Lost Oasis, where their old ally Tarek is reportedly in danger. The desert journey leads them into a struggle over the isolated kingdom's throne, with Nefret's former sacred role and Ramses's unspoken feelings adding personal risk. Outsiders seeking treasure and influence prove that the oasis can no longer remain untouched by the wider world. Adventurous and melodramatic, this chronologically earlier installment suits readers who enjoy secret civilizations, desert treks, political coups, and family archaeologists returning to the site of an unfinished rescue.
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Rosemary Citrus Spritz
A bright, refreshing sip suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
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- Fill a glass with ice. Add orange juice, top with sparkling water, stir gently, and garnish with rosemary.
- Garnish: Orange wheel and rosemary sprig.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Maple & Orange Old Fashioned
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Maple, bitters, and orange peel make bourbon feel like autumn in a glass.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz pure maple syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- 1 wide strip orange peel ↗
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Add the bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain over one large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Express the orange peel over the drink, rub it around the rim, and add it as the garnish.
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