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The Echo of Old Books
Historical fiction
The Echo of Old Books
Rare-book dealer Ashlyn Greer can sense the emotional impressions previous owners have left inside old volumes. She discovers two privately printed books that tell opposing versions of a doomed 1940s romance between writers using the names Belle and Hemi. Determined to learn which account is true, Ashlyn traces the books' provenance while confronting wounds in her own life. Atmospheric and dual-timeline, this novel suits readers who enjoy antiquarian books, psychometric touches, historical romance, family secrets, and mysteries built around the idea that every love story changes according to who gets to narrate it.
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Death and grief; family estrangement and betrayal; romantic infidelity; emotional abuse/manipulation; depression and trauma; historical wartime loss; romantic/sexual content.
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Yuja Tea
Yuja marmalade melts into hot water for a citrusy cup with a hint of sweetness.
What you'll need
- 2 tbsp yuja marmalade ↗
- 8 oz hot water
How to mix it
- Stir yuja marmalade into hot water until fully dissolved.
- Garnish: Thin citrus slice, optional.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Maple Old Fashioned
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A warming pour with a sharp edge suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz pure maple syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Stir bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters with ice. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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