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Tehanu
Fantasy
Tehanu
Book 4 of the Earthsea Cycle series
Tenar is now a widowed farmer when she takes in a badly burned and abused child named Therru. Ged returns stripped of the magical power that defined his public identity, leaving both adults to reconsider what strength and usefulness mean. Domestic labor and care reveal forms of power overlooked by the institutions of wizardry. Mature and quietly fierce, this Earthsea novel suits reflective autumn reading about healing, aging, gender, chosen family, and lives rebuilt outside heroic legend.
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Content notes
Child sexual abuse and rape in backstory; domestic violence; child abuse; severe burn injuries and disfigurement; murder and attempted murder; misogyny; death and grief.
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Golden Orchard Cider
Orchard spice suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
What you'll need
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- Warm the cider with spices and fruit for 5–10 minutes without boiling. Strain if desired and serve hot.
- Garnish: Cinnamon stick or orange slice.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Perfectly Polished Martini
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Gin and dry vermouth make a crisp martini with a polished finish.
What you'll need
- 2 1/2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Stir gin and vermouth with ice until well chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish: Lemon twist.
- Glassware: Martini glass.
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