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Mandie and the Trunk's Secret
Children's fiction
Mandie and the Trunk's Secret
Book 5 of the Mandie series
128 pages · First published 1985
Mandie Shaw discovers that an old trunk contains clues to a secret connected with her family and the past. Her curiosity draws her into another investigation despite the objections or doubts of adults around her. What appears to be a forgotten household object gradually becomes evidence in a mystery that matters personally to Mandie. Lois Gladys Leppard’s Christian historical mystery combines family secrets, turn-of-the-century atmosphere, and a determined young heroine whose instinct is always to open the door—or trunk—that everyone else would leave alone.
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Content notes
Family secrets revealed through old letters; attic/mystery exploration; mild suspense and family uncertainty; Christian themes; no evidence of mature sexual content.
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A bright, refreshing sip suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and mint sprig.
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French 75
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A slow-sipping glass of wine suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 1 oz gin
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- 3 oz brut sparkling wine
- Ice for shaking ↗
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- Shake gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a flute and top with sparkling wine.
- Garnish: Lemon twist.
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