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Shadowed by Grace
Mystery and suspense
Shadowed by Grace
Book 1 of the Story of Monuments Men series
352 pages · First published 2013
American photojournalist Rachel Justice travels to Italy during World War II to document the fighting, but her private goal is to locate the father she has never known before her gravely ill mother dies. Army officer Scott Lindstrom serves with the Monuments Men, helping protect and recover Europe’s art as Allied forces advance. Their paths cross amid bombed churches, stolen masterpieces, military danger, and Rachel’s search for family answers. Cara C. Putman’s historical romance draws on the real Monuments Men to combine wartime journalism, art preservation, faith, and a heroine trying to recover both cultural treasures and a missing piece of her identity.
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Wartime/battle violence and peril · Death and violence · Mild frightening/intense material
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Cold Case Peppermint Mocha
Rich coffee suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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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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Manhattan
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A warming pour with a sharp edge suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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- Stir with ice until chilled and strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish: Cocktail cherry or orange twist.
- Glassware: Coupe.
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