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The Blue Castle
Classic romance
The Blue Castle
Twenty-nine-year-old Valancy Stirling has spent her life yielding to a controlling family and retreating into dreams of an imaginary Blue Castle. When a startling medical diagnosis convinces her that her remaining time may be short, she begins saying what she thinks and making choices that scandalize her relatives. Her rebellion leads her away from home, into friendship with an ostracized neighbor, and eventually toward the mysterious Barney Snaith and a marriage arranged on her own terms. Set in Ontario's Muskoka country, this classic romance offers humor, transformation, and a deeply satisfying celebration of courage, independence, and second chances.
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Illness and mistaken prognosis · Emotionally controlling or cruel family relationships · Mild romantic content, including kissing
Alcohol-Free Pour
Blueberry Lemon Fizz
Bright enough for a newly fearless life.
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- Muddle blueberries with lemon juice and honey syrup. Add ice, top with sparkling water, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Blueberries and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
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- Pour cabernet sauvignon into an appropriate wine glass and serve at the recommended temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Wine glass.
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