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The Goose Girl
Fantasy
The Goose Girl
Book 1 of the Books of Bayern series
Crown princess Ani can communicate with animals, but court politics and a treacherous lady-in-waiting leave her stranded in a foreign kingdom under a stolen identity. Working as a goose girl, she builds friendships among ordinary laborers while learning to use her gifts with greater confidence. Reclaiming her name requires exposing a conspiracy without the protection of rank. Lyrical and satisfying, this fairy-tale retelling fits a breezy outdoor read about hidden identity, found community, and quiet courage becoming leadership.
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Content notes
Fantasy violence and sustained peril; attempted murder; kidnapping and captivity; animal death; death and grief; emotional abuse/manipulation; mild romantic content including kissing.
Alcohol-Free Pour
Victory Lemonade
Fresh mint gives homemade lemonade a cool, victory-worthy finish.
What you'll need
- 1 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 3/4 oz simple syrup ↗
- 5 oz cold water
- 6 mint leaves ↗
- Ice
How to mix it
- Gently muddle mint with simple syrup. Add lemon juice, cold water, and ice; stir well.
- Garnish: Mint sprig and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Pale Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A mellow, malty pour suits a tense, twist-filled reading session.
How to mix it
- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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