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The Devil and the Dark Water
Historical mystery
The Devil and the Dark Water
In 1634, renowned investigator Samuel Pipps is transported in chains aboard a ship sailing from Batavia to Amsterdam. His bodyguard Arent Hayes must investigate impossible warnings, unexplained deaths, and rumors of a demon stalking the voyage. The crowded vessel contains political secrets and motives as dangerous as the surrounding sea. Dark and atmospheric, this historical mystery suits a stormy night for readers who enjoy locked-room puzzles, maritime peril, occult uncertainty, and investigators working when reason itself is under suspicion.
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Crime, danger, and death
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Honeyed Earl Grey
A fragrant cup of tea suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
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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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Blackberry Old Fashioned
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Blackberry adds a lush fruit note to a bourbon Old Fashioned, with bitters keeping it sharp.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz blackberry syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Stir bourbon, blackberry syrup, and bitters with ice for 20 seconds. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Fresh blackberry and orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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