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Imprudence
Historical fantasy adventure
Imprudence
Book 2 of the The Custard Protocol series
Rue and the Spotted Custard return from India carrying revelations that disturb England's scientific establishment and earn Queen Victoria's displeasure. A crisis involving her werewolf father reveals that Rue's three parents have concealed information with serious implications for both her family and supernatural society. Seeking answers sends the crew toward Egypt, where Rue's developing relationship with engineer Quesnel Lefoux becomes entangled with danger and competing obligations. Romantic and rambunctious, this steampunk sequel suits readers who enjoy eccentric families, dirigible crews, inherited secrets, Egyptian expeditions, and heroines learning that adulthood offers freedom only alongside consequences they cannot charm away.
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Paranormal violence, family conflict, romantic and sexual content, and peril
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Smoked Orange Tea
Orange and cinnamon tea offer a warming companion to Rue's Egyptian expedition, family secrets, and developing romance.
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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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Bramble & Honey Mead
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
For adult readers, blackberry mead's dark fruit makes an atmospheric companion to Rue's inherited family secrets and the danger surrounding her Egyptian expedition.
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- 4 oz blackberry mead
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- Pour ready-made blackberry mead into a small wine glass.
- Serve lightly chilled, or follow the serving guidance on your chosen bottle. No mixing or garnish needed.
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