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The Chilbury Ladies' Choir
Historical fiction
The Chilbury Ladies' Choir
When the men of Chilbury leave to fight in World War II, the village vicar declares that a choir without male voices must close. The women defy him by forming the Chilbury Ladies' Choir, and their rehearsals create solidarity across differences of age and class. Letters and diary entries reveal romances, rivalries, secrets, and moral choices as war reaches their Kent community. Spirited and ensemble-driven, this novel suits readers who enjoy British home-front fiction, epistolary storytelling, village drama, and women finding courage through friendship and song.
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War and death; graphic violence; physical and emotional abuse; child abuse and child sexual abuse; pregnancy loss/termination; gender discrimination and antigay prejudice; sexual content.
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Thames Lemonade
Fresh lemon, cold water, and just enough sweetness make a classic worth returning to.
What you'll need
- 1 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 3/4 oz simple syrup ↗
- 5 oz cold water
- Ice
How to mix it
- Stir lemon juice and simple syrup with cold water until combined. Serve over ice.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Pale Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A mellow, malty pour suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
How to mix it
- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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