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Princess of the Midnight Ball
Children's fiction
Princess of the Midnight Ball
Book 1 of the The Princesses of Westfalin Trilogy series
280 pages · First published 2009
Princess Rose and her eleven sisters are forced by an enchantment to descend every night into an underground palace and dance until their slippers are worn through. Galen, a young soldier returning from war and working as a gardener, becomes determined to discover where the princesses go and how to break the curse. Knitting, invisibility, and Rose’s growing trust in Galen give them tools against the sinister ruler controlling the midnight balls. Jessica Day George retells The Twelve Dancing Princesses as a romantic fantasy with a capable hero, sisterly bonds, and a curse whose glittering dances conceal genuine danger.
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Wartime/battle violence and peril
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Midnight Spiced Tea
A fragrant cup of tea suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
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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. Chill and serve over ice.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Midnight Porter
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Dark, toasty richness suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
What you'll need
- 12 oz Porter
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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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