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The Lightkeeper's Daughter
Christian Historical Romantic Suspense
The Lightkeeper's Daughter
Book 1 of the Mercy Falls series
320 pages · First published 2010
In 1907, Addie Sullivan's quiet life at a northern California lighthouse is upended when an injured stranger claims she is Julia Eaton, the long-lost daughter of a wealthy family. Hoping to uncover the truth about her past, Addie travels to the Eatons' grand estate and secretly takes a position as governess to a young boy. There she meets the child's widowed father, Lieutenant John North, whose growing affection offers an unexpected possibility for love as Addie searches for answers hidden within the family's history. But someone is determined to keep her from discovering the truth, and increasingly dangerous threats may cost Addie everything she has begun to hope for. Blending faith, romance, family secrets, and suspense against the atmospheric backdrop of coastal California, this historical mystery is ideal for readers who enjoy hidden identities, unexpected inheritances, and second chances at belonging.
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Physical assaults, attempted kidnapping, murder, and attempted murder; Injuries with some blood; Emotionally cruel treatment by a parental figure; Shipwreck and recurring drowning nightmares; Passionate kissing and embraces
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Pacific Blue
Bright blueberries, sparkling water, and a hint of sea salt evoke the California coast where Addie's journey begins, while a tart twist of lemon reflects the surprises awaiting her.
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- Muddle blueberries with lemon juice. Add ice, top with sparkling water, stir gently, and finish with a tiny pinch of salt.
- Garnish: Blueberries and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Dark ’n’ Stormy
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Dark rum and spicy ginger beer create a stormy contrast that mirrors the dangerous secrets swirling around Addie's California lighthouse and her search for the truth.
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- 2 oz dark rum
- 3 oz ginger beer ↗
- ½ oz fresh lime juice ↗
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- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the ginger beer and lime juice, then slowly pour the dark rum over the top to create the signature storm-cloud effect. Serve without stirring so the drink retains its dark-over-light appearance.
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