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Homecoming
Historical mystery
Homecoming
In 2018, London journalist Jess Turner-Bridges returns to Sydney when her beloved grandmother Nora suffers a serious fall. At Nora's house she discovers a true-crime book about the 1959 deaths of a mother and three children at a grand South Australian estate, where a baby also vanished. Jess's investigation reveals that the notorious Turner Family Tragedy is tied closely to her own guarded upbringing. Sweeping and layered, this novel suits readers who enjoy Australian settings, family mysteries, journalists following archival clues, and dual timelines that question whether protecting a child can justify decades of silence.
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Crime, danger, violence, and death
Alcohol-Free Pour
Clock Island Cocoa
Vanilla and brown sugar make this cocoa cozy; sprinkles add a little island magic if you wish.
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As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.How to mix it
- 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.
Cocktail Pour · 21+
Pale Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A mellow, malty pour suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
How to mix it
- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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