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The Mark of the King
Christian fiction
The Mark of the King
408 pages · First published 2017
French midwife Julianne Chevalier is imprisoned and branded after being blamed for a client’s death, then accepts exile to the fledgling Louisiana colony in the 1720s rather than remain in prison. Because women being transported must marry, she is forced into a union with another convict before crossing the Atlantic in hopes of finding her soldier brother Benjamin. New Orleans offers no easy beginning: Benjamin is missing, the colony is dangerous, and military officer Marc-Paul Girard may know more about the mystery than he admits. Jocelyn Green’s historical novel uses the literal fleur-de-lis brand of a criminal to explore judgment, survival, grace, and the possibility of an identity not defined by society’s mark.
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Kidnapping/captivity · Wartime/battle violence and peril · Death and violence
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Tea Monk’s Blend
A fragrant cup of tea suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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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. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Mint Julep
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A warming pour with a sharp edge suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 8 mint leaves ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- Crushed ice
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- Gently muddle mint with simple syrup in a julep cup. Add bourbon and fill with crushed ice; stir until the cup frosts, then mound with more crushed ice.
- Garnish: Mint bouquet.
- Glassware: Julep cup.
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