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The Crown and the Crucible
Fantasy
The Crown and the Crucible
Book 1 of the The Russians series
416 pages · First published 2015
In revolutionary Russia, members of the aristocratic Fedorcenko family find their privileged world threatened by political unrest and growing opposition to the tsarist order. Prince Sergei and those around him must navigate court expectations, family loyalties, and the emerging revolutionary movement while ordinary Russians experience the same society from very different positions. Faith and romance unfold against a system approaching collapse. Michael Phillips and Judith Pella begin the Russians series with sweeping Christian historical fiction about class, revolution, and people caught between the crown they know and the upheaval that will replace it.
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Mild frightening/intense material
Alcohol-Free Pour
Ginger Honey Tea
A fragrant cup of tea suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
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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. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Elderflower Gin Spritz
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A crisp botanical pour suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
What you'll need
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 3 oz club soda ↗
- Ice
How to mix it
- Add gin, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice to a glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Wine glass.
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