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Spartan Gold
Adventure thriller
Spartan Gold
Book 1 of the Fargo Adventures series
528 pages · First published 2009
When treasure hunters Sam and Remi Fargo discover a German U-boat buried in a Maryland swamp, they uncover a clue to a legendary treasure hidden for more than two centuries. Their investigation leads to Napoleon Bonaparte, who discovered a fortune during his campaign through the Alps and concealed its location in clues scattered among twelve rare wine bottles. As the Fargos follow a trail of historical puzzles across Europe, they attract the attention of a ruthless millionaire determined to claim the treasure and prove his family's connection to an ancient dynasty. With dangerous enemies closing in, Sam and Remi must decipher Napoleon's secrets before their extraordinary discovery falls into the wrong hands. An inviting vacation adventure for readers who enjoy historical riddles, hidden treasure, and a husband-and-wife team staying one step ahead of ruthless rivals.
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Action violence, including armed confrontations, gunfire, and threats of death · Murder and deaths · Dangerous pursuits and life-threatening situations · Ruthless criminals, intimidation, and betrayal · Historical references to warfare and military conflict
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Apothecary Orange Tonic
Orange and rosemary tonic offer a bright explorer's pour for the Fargos' Napoleonic clues and ancient treasure hunt.
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- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add orange juice, top with tonic water, stir gently, and garnish with rosemary.
- Garnish: Rosemary sprig.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Amaretto Sour
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
For adult readers, amaretto and lemon make a nutty, tart companion to the Fargos' European historical clues and intricate treasure puzzle.
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- Shake amaretto and lemon juice with ice, adding simple syrup only if desired. Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel and cocktail cherry.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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