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The Lost BookshopEvie Woods
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The Lost Bookshop
In 1920s Dublin, Opaline flees a controlling brother and builds an independent life around rare books and a shop that seems capable of choosing its own location. In the present, Martha escapes an abusive marriage while researcher Henry searches for a supposedly lost manuscript and the vanished bookshop connected to it. Their investigations link the two timelines through hidden rooms, literary history, family secrets, and a touch of magic. Bookish, romantic, and more serious than its whimsical premise suggests, this dual-timeline story suits a rainy weekend and readers who want secret shops, recovery from coercion, and lonely people finding belonging through books.
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Domestic abuse · Coercive control · Grief and loss · Mild romantic content, including kissing · Occasional mild language
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Nana’s Road Tea
Honey and lemon make a trusty cup of tea for the road ahead.
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How to mix it
- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Hidden Door Irish Coffee
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
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What you'll need
- 6 oz hot coffee ↗
- 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
- 2 tsp brown sugar ↗
- 1 oz lightly whipped cream ↗
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How to mix it
- Stir hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and brown sugar in a warmed glass until dissolved. Float lightly whipped cream over the back of a spoon.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Irish coffee glass or mug.
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