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The Black Tulip
Classic historical fiction
The Black Tulip
In the politically turbulent Dutch Republic of 1672, quiet horticulturist Cornelius van Baerle devotes himself to producing the world's first truly black tulip. A false accusation sends him to prison, where the jailer's compassionate daughter Rosa helps him protect both the precious bulbs and his hope of winning a great prize. Their growing affection is threatened by a jealous rival determined to claim Cornelius's achievement. Compact, romantic, and gently suspenseful, this historical adventure is a charming spring read for anyone who enjoys flower lore, wrongful imprisonment, patient ingenuity, and love cultivated under difficult conditions.
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Graphic political mob violence and killings; imprisonment and confinement; torture and physical abuse; blood and injury detail; murder and threat of execution.
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Rosemary Citrus Spritz
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- Fill a glass with ice. Add orange juice, top with sparkling water, stir gently, and garnish with rosemary.
- Garnish: Orange wheel and rosemary sprig.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz chilled strong Earl Grey tea ↗
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- 2 oz soda water ↗
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- Shake gin, tea, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain over fresh ice and top with soda water.
- Garnish: Lemon twist.
- Glassware: Collins glass.
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