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The Hunt for the Four Brothers
Children's mystery
The Hunt for the Four Brothers
Book 155 of the The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series
160 pages · First published 2013
Summer jobs at the Konawa Lake Inn promise a change of scenery for Frank, Joe, and Chet in the mountains of North Carolina. But mysterious break-ins soon turn their attention from resort duties to detective work. Suspicion falls on a local recluse and his intimidating dogs, while other people around the inn seem equally determined to keep their secrets. As the investigation widens, the brothers uncover connections to a stolen group of extraordinary gemstones known as the Four Brothers. A lakeside summer escape turns satisfyingly sinister here, with suspicious guests, outdoor danger, and a puzzle worth taking along on vacation.
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Break-ins and jewel theft; dog attacks; numerous hornet stings requiring medical treatment; physical injury, including shrapnel in a leg; attempted drowning and other threats to life.
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Blackberry Sweet Tea
Blackberry sweet tea brings a Southern summer flavor to the mountain inn’s increasingly troublesome vacation season.
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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. Chill and serve over ice.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Heather Honey Highball
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Honey, lemon, and sparkling soda give this whisky highball a leisurely lakeside feel before the resort’s secrets disturb the peace.
What you'll need
- 2 oz Scotch whisky
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz honey syrup ↗
- 3 oz soda water ↗
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Shake whisky, lemon juice, and honey syrup with ice. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice and top with soda water.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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