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The Distant Beacon
Christian Historical Fiction
The Distant Beacon
Book 4 of the Song of Acadia series
272 pages · First published 2001
As tensions between Britain and the American colonies intensify, Anne and Nicole face new challenges in lives already shaped by separation, changing loyalties, and the search for home. Family connections stretching between England and North America bring difficult decisions about where they belong and what future they hope to build. While personal relationships and questions of marriage complicate those choices, the growing political conflict threatens the stability they have worked to establish. Both women must draw upon their faith and the bonds that connect them as they confront an uncertain future. The fourth Song of Acadia novel continues a sweeping historical family saga about love, loyalty, and finding direction in a divided world. A thoughtful choice for readers who enjoy multigenerational family stories, divided loyalties, and faith offering direction through uncertain times.
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Mild romantic content, including kissing
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Orchard Mulled Cider
Tart blackberry and fragrant sage reflect the bittersweet pull of family ties and the search for belonging across an unsettled world.
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- Garnish: Cinnamon stick or orange slice.
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Mint Julep
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Cool mint and traditional bourbon evoke colonial American life as Anne and Nicole navigate loyalties divided by the approaching Revolution.
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- 2 oz bourbon
- 8 mint leaves ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- Crushed ice
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- Gently muddle mint with simple syrup in a julep cup. Add bourbon and fill with crushed ice; stir until the cup frosts, then mound with more crushed ice.
- Garnish: Mint bouquet.
- Glassware: Julep cup.
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