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Lady Susan
Classic fiction
Lady Susan
Beautiful widow Lady Susan Vernon arrives at her brother-in-law's home while privately managing several romantic schemes through a sharp exchange of letters. She pursues the younger Reginald De Courcy, maintains a dangerous attachment elsewhere, and tries to force her reluctant daughter Frederica into marriage with a wealthy fool. Because correspondents reveal different versions of events, the reader sees both Lady Susan's dazzling self-presentation and the harm hidden beneath it. Short, wickedly funny, and morally bracing, this epistolary novella is perfect for an afternoon when you want social maneuvering, an unapologetic antiheroine, and Austen's wit at its most concentrated.
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Adultery and sexual scandal discussed · Manipulation and emotional abuse · Coercive marriage pressure · No explicit sexual content
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Chapterhouse Cold Brew
Rich coffee suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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- Stir any sweetener, cocoa, or spices into the coffee until dissolved. Add milk or cream if listed and garnish as indicated.
- Garnish: Orange peel if listed; otherwise none.
- Glassware: Mug or highball glass as appropriate.
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Maple Old Fashioned
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Maple syrup lends a soft sweetness to this brisk bourbon classic.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz pure maple syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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- Stir bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters with ice. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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