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The Clue in the Patchwork Quilt
Mystery and suspense
The Clue in the Patchwork Quilt
Soon after her grandmother’s funeral, Judy Bolton is handed a stranger’s purse containing a threatening message linked to a wanted criminal called Blackie. The FBI becomes involved, but the case grows stranger when evidence suggests someone who looks remarkably like Judy is connected to the plot. A patchwork memory quilt and the discovery of an unknown cousin add family history to the criminal investigation. Margaret Sutton’s fourteenth Judy Bolton mystery combines mistaken identity, federal agents, hidden inheritance clues, and danger in a story where pieces of cloth and pieces of family history both have to be fitted together.
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Violence, weapons, and peril · Mild frightening/intense material
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Peach Iced Tea
A fragrant cup of tea suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Chill and serve over ice.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Blackberry Mule
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A bright, refreshing sip suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Fill a mule mug or highball glass with ice. Add vodka, blackberry syrup, and lime juice; top with ginger beer and stir gently.
- Garnish: Blackberries and lime wedge.
- Glassware: Mule mug or highball glass.
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