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The Light on Horn IslandValerie Fraser Luesse

Christian historical romance

The Light on Horn Island

by Valerie Fraser Luesse

After her life in New York collapses, Edie Gardner returns to her grandmother's small Mississippi community near wild Horn Island, where both old love and old grief await her. A mysterious antique shop gives Edie and her grandmother's friends a Victorian parlor game whose questions begin drawing long-held secrets into the open. At the same time, an unexplained light on Horn Island and a decades-old heartbreak suggest the community's past still has unfinished business. This Southern contemporary novel mixes multigenerational friendship, gentle mystery, romance, grief, and a touch of the transcendent.

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Faith and Christian themes

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  2. Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
  3. Glassware: Mug.
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A fragrant cup of tea suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.

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  1. Add bourbon, honey, and lemon juice to a warmed mug. Top with hot black tea and stir until the honey dissolves.
  2. Garnish: Lemon wheel.
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