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The Hollow
Classic mystery
The Hollow
Book 25 of the Hercule Poirot series
A weekend gathering at the Angkatells' country house turns deadly when a guest finds a man bleeding beside the swimming pool and his wife holding a gun. The scene appears almost theatrical, but the family's emotional history makes a simple explanation unreliable. Poirot studies relationships, private loyalties, and the victim's effect on those around him. Character-rich and melancholy, this mystery suits readers who enjoy country houses, romantic entanglements, artistic personalities, and crimes solved through understanding what people most deeply want.
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Crime, danger, and death
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Secret Garden Cooler
Cucumber, mint, and lime make a sparkling escape to the secret garden.
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- Gently muddle cucumber and mint with lime juice. Add ice, top with sparkling water, and stir.
- Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and mint sprig.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Midnight Porter
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Dark, toasty richness suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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