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In the Company of Cheerful Ladies
Cozy mystery
In the Company of Cheerful Ladies
Book 6 of the The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series
Married life should bring Precious Ramotswe peace, but a nighttime intruder, problems at the garage, and financial deception quickly disturb her household. The return of her abusive first husband forces her to confront a past she would prefer to leave closed. Grace Makutsi begins dance lessons, where an awkward but kind partner offers an unexpected chance at companionship, and she applies her detective ability to helping Precious in return. Comforting yet serious, this sixth series installment suits readers who enjoy Botswana community life, resilient women, gentle humor, mature romance, and stories where friendship helps transform old fear into practical courage.
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Crime, danger, violence, and death
Alcohol-Free Pour
Brownstone Hot Chocolate
Brown sugar and cinnamon deepen this hot chocolate, with marshmallows on top for good measure.
What you'll need
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- 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.
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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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How to mix it
- 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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