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Shirley
Classic fiction
Shirley
Against the industrial unrest of Yorkshire, mill owner Robert Moore faces financial pressure, labor conflict, and the consequences of treating efficiency as more urgent than human need. His gentle cousin Caroline Helstone loves him quietly, while the arrival of independent heiress Shirley Keeldar changes both the economic and romantic balance of their circle. The two women's friendship gives the novel a center stronger than the competing expectations placed upon their futures. Expansive, political, and richly social, this classic fits a gray-weather weekend for readers who want female friendship, industrial history, class tension, and romance unfolding inside a community under strain.
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Political and gun violence connected to Luddite unrest; attempted murder and injury; animal injury/cruelty; grief, depression and suicidal thoughts; sexism and misogyny; period racism/xenophobia and religious prejudice.
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Silver Winter Toddy
Pear, ginger, and honey give chilled tea a crisp winter brightness.
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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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Island Rum Punch
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A bold, warming pour suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
What you'll need
- 2 oz dark rum
- 2 oz pineapple juice ↗
- 1 oz orange juice ↗
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice in a tall glass.
- Garnish: Orange wheel or pineapple wedge.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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