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The Dancing Master
Christian historical romance
The Dancing Master
Dancing master Alec Valcourt moves with his mother and sister to the Devon village of Beaworthy expecting to rebuild the family's livelihood. He discovers that imperious Lady Amelia has forbidden dancing for reasons no one will explain, leaving his profession unwelcome and the village's past strangely guarded. Her spirited daughter Julia longs for freedom and is drawn to Alec, but uncovering the histories of both families threatens more than a secret lesson. Measured and romantic, this Regency novel suits readers who enjoy village mysteries, dance instruction, stern matriarchs, family reputations, and stories in which joy itself becomes an act of resistance against fear and inherited shame.
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Raspberry Hibiscus Fizz
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- Combine chilled hibiscus tea, raspberry syrup, and lemon juice over ice. Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
- Garnish: Raspberries or lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Sloe Gin Fizz
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A crisp botanical pour suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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- 2 oz sloe gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 0.25 oz simple syrup, adjusted to taste ↗
- 2–3 oz club soda ↗
- Ice
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- Shake sloe gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice, top with club soda, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
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